Vila Velha de Ródão

Vila Velha de Ródão lies in the South of the District of Castelo Branco, between the Tagus River and the Ocresa River, its tributary, the Serra do Perdigao as backdrop. This feature causes the predominate olive groves and, therefore, is the olive oil the main product of the region, although activities such as agriculture, dairy industries, farming, among others, are part of the economic sector in the region. The archaeological remains that the Council preserves the actuality that the settlements attest to the County was previous to the Foundation of nationality. Came to be part of the Herdade da Açafa, but with the extinction of the order of the temple, came to belong to the order of Christ. Vila Velha de Ródão was losing importance that benefited by the location and, in the 19th century, was visible decay of the County, who would go on to be overcome through the new accessibility and rise of olive growing. Although small, the municipality of Vila Velha de Ródão has several types of points of interest, especially for those who may contemplate the natural beauty of the region, whether through a pedestrian or a boat trip. Fairs, festivals, architectural and archaeological heritage, cuisine and handicrafts are more some of the charms of this municipality. The cuisine preserves the flavors of yesteryear: Roast lamb in the oven, fish soups, lamprey, eel stew, soups of boda (Lamb dish) and black-eyed peas with blue salad are the most expressive. Tigeladas, nogados and slippers are the icons of the candy store.

What to do in Vila Velha de Ródão

Passeio de Barco às Portas de Rodão

Vila Velha de Ródão

Through the company Outdoor Incentives you can book boat trips on the river Rodao, departing from Vila Velha do Rodao, passing through the doors of Rodao, national natural monument, and the Conhal Arneiro area, where the Romans exploited gold.

Torre de Menagem de Vila Velha de Ródão / Castelo de Rodão / Castelo do Rei Vamba

Vila Velha de Ródão

This medieval keep it’s to be found on a scarp over Tejo River. This tower is the only remain from Ródão castle also known as King Vamba Castle. The castle was built on the VII century by Vamba King and the tower was probably built whether on the XI or on the XII centuries by the Knights Templar.

Monumento Natural das Portas de Ródão

Vila Velha de Ródão

Downstream of Vila Velha de Ródão, Rodao doors are an imposing geological formation where the Tagus breaks of between two craggy walls (about 170 feet tall) for a deep lake, excavated by a supposed ancient waterfall that was disappearing until river level with the Lake. Besides being habitat for largest colony of Griffon Vultures in the country, is a privileged …

Centro de Interpretação de Arte Rupestre do Vale do Tejo (CIART)

Vila Velha de Ródão

This center belongs to the Cultural and sports promotion Association of Vila Velha do Ródão.

Barragem da Pracana

Vila Velha de Ródão

A cement dam with counterforts built in the 1980s on the Ocreza river. It produces electricity. Fishing, swimming and sailing are permitted.

Barragem de Fratel

Vila Velha de Ródão

A dam inaugurated in 1973, 43 metres tall, located between the mouth of the Ocreza river and the Portas de Ródão. Fishing, swimming, windsurfing, skiing, sailing, jet skiing and motor boating are permitted.

Miradouro do Vale de Mourão

Vila Velha de Ródão

This site offers beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding green hills.

Foz do Rio Ocreza

Vila Velha de Ródão

The Ocreza river flows along about eighty kilometres, from its spring, on the Gardunha Hill, to its mouth, on the Tagus river. It has several tributaries.

Casa das Artes e Cultura do Tejo

Vila Velha de Ródão

This space consists of an auditorium with capacity for 218 people, a multi-purpose room with a capacity for 300 people and a room for exhibitions.

Percurso Pedestre Rota das Invasões (PR1)

Vila Velha de Ródão

Pedestrian path with about eight kilometers long, starting and finishing at the House of Arts and culture of the Tagus. The serra das Carved, visiting some military monuments, the wheel bearings and the Conhal (monumental set of blocks of quartzite).

Jardim dos Jogos Tradicionais

Vila Velha de Ródão

A very quiet place is this very nice green space, wanted to have an area dedicated to traditional games, tables and chairs, to a game of cards, for example.

Miradouro sobre Vila Velha de Ródão

Vila Velha de Ródão

Nice space with garden benches and trees offering shade, where you can get a beautiful panoramic view over the Centre of Vila Velha de Ródão, of which stands out the white houses.

Foz do Cobrão

Vila Velha de Ródão

The small village of shale located on the Bank of the river Ocreza, between the mountains of Carved and Perdigão. Be sure to stroll through the typical alleys and their knowing the former factory of Wiring (who has also worked …

Museu do Azeite

Vila Velha de Ródão

In this small museum you can learn about the cycle of the olive oil.

Capela de Nossa Senhora do Castelo

Vila Velha de Ródão

Hermitage consists of a T-shaped plan, due to the construction of two sacristies, keeping within a tiled front Mudejar.

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Where to eat in Vila Velha de Ródão

Churrasqueira J.J.
Portuguese
9.00 €

Typical restaurant working also as coffee, where you can enjoy good regional dishes.

A Ponte do Enxarrique
Portuguese
12.00 €

Simple and cosy restaurant serving good Portuguese dishes, especially fish and seafood.

Varanda da Vila
Portuguese
9.00 €

O restaurante Varanda da vila, em Vila Velha de Ródão, fica no centro da localidade e assume-se com…

O Júlio
Portuguese
15.00 €

O Júlio é um restaurante em Vila Velha de Ródão, muito perto do rio e das famosas Portas do Ródão. …

Where to sleep in Vila Velha de Ródão

Herdade da Urgueira

Os 12 quartos nasceram na estrutura de um antigo lagar, aproveitando os armazéns e o alojamento de quem apanhava a azeitona pelos olivais. A ligação com esse p…

Casas de Almourão

Localizadas na aldeia de Foz do Cobrão, no concelho de Vila Velha de Ródão, estas quatro casas de campo são autênticos miradouros naturais para observar o Vale…

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