DISCREET AND SURPRISING, SOBRAL DE MONTE AGRAÇO PROVIDES THE PERFECT PASSAGE FOR THOSE SEEKING A RESPITE, AWAY FROM THE INTENSE CAPITAL CITY LIFE.
Historic center
The invitation is particularly for those that enjoy tranquility, especially when the trip’s objective is also to discover the value of the historic patrimony and to profit from cheer moments of evasion. But don’ feel deluded: although this is the ideal territory to slow down, you are certainly not going to have a restful time here. Less than an hour from Lisbon, there is more to see and to walk in this town than what one would think.
Alqueidão Fort
With a history that goes back to the twelve century, this place of unexpected recesses welcomes you with hard to decline proposals. It invites you to step through the scenarios of the Third French Invasion – that took place here on October 12th, 1810, in what became one of the bloodiest fights and one of the most striking episodes of the ‘Peninsular War’, opposing the Anglo-Portuguese and the French troops. If by one side, it reveals how this municipality was determinant in the history of Portugal and Europe, on the other it provokes you to grab a map and just start on inspiring walking trails, where the main protagonist is evidently, the scenery. Along the way, you’ll be able to discover gallant human constructions, such as fortresses, churches, military roads, windmills and museums, that will surely intensify your touring experience. Their value is well reckoned and you can find out why when visiting two of these monuments, classified as of Portuguese National Interest – the Torres Vedras Defensive Lines and the St. Quentin Church; or while you follow, on foot or on a mountain bike, dozens of miles of tracks with superb views of the hills and the golden fields.
Windmills
Or still, when you become enthralled with the grouping of windmills that beautify different sceneries, all representing what was once one of the main agricultural activities of this municipality, the mowing of cereals. Doesn’t that sound perfect? Visit the wine museum hub and participate in a tasting session of local wines. Now you’ll be ready for that rest.
