Top Things to do in Portel
- 1. Alqueva Dam
- 2. Castelo de Portel
- 3. Igreja da Misericordia
- 4. Igreja Paroquial Sao Bartolomeu do Outeiro
- 5. Ermida e Igreja de Sao Pedro
- 6. Pavilhao Tematico A Bolota
- 7. Ermida de Sao Farausto
- 8. Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Assuncao
- 9. Igreja do Hospital do Espirito Santo
- 10. Capela de Santo Antonio
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Top 10 Things to do in Portel, Portugal
Discover the best top things to do in Portel, Portugal including Alqueva Dam, Castelo de Portel, Igreja da Misericordia, Igreja Paroquial Sao Bartolomeu do Outeiro, Ermida e Igreja de Sao Pedro, Pavilhao Tematico A Bolota, Ermida de Sao Farausto, Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Assuncao, Igreja do Hospital do Espirito Santo, Capela de Santo Antonio.
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1. Alqueva Dam
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Carlos_R_888 - Brussels, Belgium
Having stayed in the region of the Alqueva lake, we couldn't leave without driving on the dam itself.
Fortunately, there is a large parking on top of the dam so one can walk around and admire both the lake, on one side, and the dam on the other one.
Very impressive piece of hydraulic Portuguese engineering.
2. Castelo de Portel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Amazon122s - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
The Castle of the village of Portel should be from the 12th century
But in the following centuries this fortification has lost his Military importance and started to be falling into a ruin even after being classified as a National Monument, parts of the structure were falling down, they have done even an archaeological campaign on the interior of the Castle.
You cannot miss this monument this because you can see it from a certain distance as it is on top of a hill in the village.
Even being a ruin it is still a very interesting place to visit, this is our personal meaning, can be easely reached by car
3. Igreja da Misericordia
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Amazon122s - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
This touristic monument is located at the end of the “Rua do Espirito Santa” against the old castle walls and next to the entrance who will lead you to the castle, when lucky you can park the car on the place on front. The location was closed when we were there.
Anyhow it is part of the visit of the village of Portel.
4. Igreja Paroquial Sao Bartolomeu do Outeiro
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By paulaaguiar2015 - Moura, Beja, Portugal
Adorei visitar esta Igreja maravilhosa apesar de gostar de todas elas, mas á sempre diferenças, adorei ver o modo de decoração e a imagem de São Bartolomeu do Outeiro, visitem porque é uma Igreja que deve ser visitada por todos nós. Amei
5. Ermida e Igreja de Sao Pedro
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Amazon122s - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
Ermidas de São Pedro em Portel
In order to visit this touristic monument in Portel you have to drive a narrow road in tarmac all uphill and on the outside of the village, it will take you about 5 km to get there. It is a junction of 2 “Ermidas” and is a pilgrim’s place who dates from the 16th century, and now almost completely renovated.
It is on a hill like the castle, you should look to for “Antennas and phone mast on a hill and drive towards it, so yu will find the location.
Was closed for renovation during our visit. But anyhow you have a fantastic view to the castle and his surroundings from there, nice location.
6. Pavilhao Tematico A Bolota
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By claudiavazvelho - Lisbon, Portugal
Abriu em Setembro de 2013, no antigo matadouro municipal de Portel. É composto por várias salas: cortiça, montado, artesanato e a sala dos sentidos em que o visitante é convidado a sentir, cheirar, ouvir e adivinhar o que está escondido em "buracos". Único reparo: o vídeo transmitido, devia ser sobre o processo de extração e utilização da cortiça e não um vídeo sobre o concelho de Portel. Para toda a família. Entrada grátis.
7. Ermida de Sao Farausto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
8. Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Assuncao
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Amazon122s - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
Igreja Matriz de Portel
The Church Parish Church of Portel is on your left when entering the village and on the “Largo da Matriz”, you will have to park the car on the side or behind the church when you like to visit this location who was built in between 1754 & 1766, this in order to replace the primitive medieval church.
9. Igreja do Hospital do Espirito Santo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Amazon122s - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
Igreja do Hospital do Espírito Santo em Portel
Another Touristic monument of the village of Portel on the left side of the narrow street called “Rua do Espirito Santo” who you have to drive uphill to reach the castle and tourist information.
The church has been erected in the mannerist architectural, baroc and rococo style in the 13th century. If you are lucky you can park the car about 100 meters passed the church on the place, there you have also the entrance to the castle and on the right corner the tourist info.
10. Capela de Santo Antonio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Amazon122s - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
This chapel is located in the middle of the historical centre of the village, and into this location is integrated the “Tourist Information”. This location is at the end of the “Rua Espirito Santo” just on the right corner after you passed the “Igreja do Hospital do Espirito Santo” on your left, they also dispose of small expo room next door for temporal art expositions. In front you have the place to park the car, the statue of “D. Nunos Alvares Pereira on his horse”, at your left you have the “Igreja da Misericordia” and next to it the entrance to the castle. So you can get the needed info and you can visit on the same location.
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