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Grandola Discover the Alentejo region of Portugal
Countless traces such as those Melides Lousal and testify to the occupation of land that includes Grandola during prehistory.
The Romans gave us the spas or hot Grandola, a dam a mile the city and especially the ruins of what was one of the largest industrial complex in the western Mediterranean, fish preservation Troia and salting of the center.
Along approximately one mile to the left bank of the River Sado, once can admire the salting tanks, a dock, restrooms, cemeteries and the ruins of a basilica, with its frescoes Palreo-Christian. In 1527, at about the time of the general census of the population of the kingdom, Grmdola had a population of 45 plus 200 others in the area.
In 1544, King Joao III granted him citizenship at the request of D. Jorge of Lencastre, Duke of Coimbra, a fact that has contributed to the development of the colony. An interesting initiative has marked 1679, the foundation of a community granary, set up to give wheat farmers poorer.
The year 1727 saw the construction of a hospice for the Friars Discalced Augustinians. The city of Grandola was under the protection of the feudal dukes of Aveiro and the Marquis of Ferreira and dukes of Cadaval.
The 19th century was a time of frank progress. Although agriculture has been widespread, small manufacturing industries got involved in the cork and exploitation in mining regions Caveira (1863) and Lousal (1900).
After the revolution in 1974 April25th Grandola acquired a very special thanks symbolic status of the song Monso Jose has Grandola Vila Morena ", which became the anthem of the" Carnation Revolution "that ended four decades of dictatorship in Portugal.
MUNICIPALITY
The municipality is blessed with Grandola uniquely rich in its environment and landscape, where ecosystems high value survive the Troia-Dunes botanical reserve that is part of the natural reserve of the Sado Estuary and the hills of Grandola.
These hills are very useful for their botany, biology and landscape, and that's why they are classified in a biotype Corine program.
Today Atlantic Coast Grandola is one of the best examples of Europe with a coastline that has seen little development. It extends from the tip of the peninsula of Troia Melides beach for a distance of 45 km.
It has a coastline of sandy beaches often low sediment formed by reddish cliffs lately. In addition Grandola, the municipality includes the parishes of Azinheira de Barros, Melides Carvalhal and Santa Margarida da Serra, who have all the characteristics typical of the Alentejo white, beautiful and peaceful.
MELIDES
A charming little village, but for be fully appreciated, warrants a visit to the square in front of the church of St. Peter. Neolithic remains found near the village.
VALE FIGUEIRA
In this village you can find carpet weavers who produce enough wool and cloth on handlooms. There are also archaeological remains (the Necropolis Casas Velhas and Pedra Branca dolmen).
Santa Margarida da Serra
A nice village where you can enjoy the features of tra-d ~ Ional Church Alentejo architecture of Notre-Dame de Saude, Dr. dating from the 15th century.
SERRA DE GRANDOLA
Hills with its picturesque corners, overlooking the plains of Alentejo. Do not miss the Senhora da Penha viewpoint about 3 km from chapel dates from 1700 and Grandola.The lies at an altitude of 800 feet. Different routes are marked if you want to do a walk.
The "Rota da Serra is Portugal's most used trail is 15 km long and takes about 4-5 hours of walking. Ask a route map at the tourist office.
Lousal – CRAFTS AND CENTRAL Industrial Archaeology
The village grew around pyrite mine, now shut down and be transformed into a museum. It has a craft center that aims to bring traditional skills, with different areas dedicated the manufacture and sale of local crafts. There is also a restaurant.
Azinheira de Barros
A village in the Alentejo characteristics traditional, with its church of Notre-Dame du Viso 15th century. Nearby stands the megalithic monument of Pata do Cavalo das Monte Boias consists of a sis chamber meters in diameter and gallery, covered by an artificial mound of earth.
TROIA
A spectacular peninsula some 18 kilometers long, Troia is known for its beaches of the Atlantic with its vast beaches of white sand and calm sea, most of free time to meet the waves swimmers more demanding.
A major tourist center, the northern tip, facing the hills of Setubal and Arrabida has the necessary infrastructure for quality tourism.
excellent hotels, apartments and bars, together with various sports facilities, provide weekend full of peace and vacation unforgettable.
GOLF
Golf is beginning to be appreciated by many Portuguese. Here in Troia, links courses have acquired a considerable reputation. For golfers, the game on a bottom formed by the surrounding sea is yet another cause of enjoyment.
BEACHES
The beaches are yet another part of the beauty of southern Portugal. Troia, Comporta Carvalhal, Gale, New Aberta Melides and add the beauty of the ocean to the landscape refreshing Arrábida which can be seen in the distance.
Forty-five kilometers of sand, sun and freedom. Several beach facilities can be found on these beaches, and campgrounds are nearby beaches and Melides Gale.
EARTHENWARE AND BLANKETS
Grandola houses varied, interesting crafts. Crafts Center at Lousal you can find wrought iron, weaving, wooden furniture and painted leather.
There is a proliferation Grandola cork and articles leather (clothing and shoes), wrought iron furniture manufacturing and president.
Santa Margarida da Serra is the home of the instrument manufacturing music, basketball, work and trinkets made from local materials.
Caveira channel is known for its wooden pipes carved characters, and for his work Carvalhal with fish scales and painted pottery. The wool rugs of Vale Figueira and earthenware Melides are very good.
GASTRONOMY
from within, with a predominance of soups, boiled and bread dishes with pork or lamb as "jantarinho a pig, lamb and chickpea stew local produce and game.
On the other hand, there is the kitchen from the local fishing done along the coast and proximity major fishing ports.
There is a wide variety of fish dishes, including soup of fish and pasta with fish and eels prepared different ways, stewed, fried or as "ensopado" a kind of bouillabaisse with bread.
Regarding the wines are concerned, we must mention the Pinheiro da Cruz. Sweets include "alcomonias, a sweet made with honey and anise and cumin, and sweet pine nuts Melides.
GRANDOLA
Grandola in the parish church stands in the middle of the white house, with its nave and two side chapels with their good images.
The end of the 16th century Mannerist painting by Fernando Gomes dealing with the subject of Pentecost, the neoclassical altar of the sanctuary's excellent sculpture and magnificent mosaics, especially those in the front of the altar the souls, are just some of the wonders found in the church.
The well-maintained municipal gardens are shaded by trees, a precious shade in these areas, and there is a bandstand that is certain to liven up the holidays Local.
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