Parques de Portugal

Alvados

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In Alvados discover the local handicraft and some beautiful examples of traditional architecture, recently recovered. Alvados was occupied during the 2nd French invasion in the winter of 1810-11 by a French detachment, stationed on Afonsos family's houses in Portela.

Alvados area is very rich in archaeological findings.

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  • In Alvados discover the local handicraft and some beautiful examples of traditional architecture, recently recovered. Alvados was occupied during the 2nd French invasion in the winter of 1810-11 by a French detachment, stationed on Afonsos family's houses in Portela.

    Alvados area is very rich in archaeological findings.

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  • Access from:

    - Porto de Mós – N243 (direction Alvados). Follow the signs Sto. António/Alvados;

    - Rio Maior – A1 / IC2 to Porto de Mós. TakeN243 (direction Alvados). Follow the signs Sto. António/Alvados; 

    - Lisboa - A1 take the exit to Abrantes/C.lo Branco/T.res Novas to A23. In A23, exit direction N243/Alcanena/Minde. Turn right - directionN3 (signs to Fátima/Leiria/Alcanena). Continue to N243. On the roundabout, take the first exit to Av. São Sebastião/N243. Turn left - direction R. da Portela.

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  • In Santo Antonio plateau see also 3 remarkable geomorphological forms, e.g. Alvados depression, Castelejo and Fórnea.