Naiara’s guidebook
Food scene
Snack-bar O LAGAR
Good regional food freshly prepared.
The locals like this place a lot. It is a very original and simple place, to submerge in the local culture.
Restaurante Caeiro (alegrete)
30 R. Estr. de ArronchesThe locals like this place a lot. It is a very original and simple place, to submerge in the local culture.
Open air restaurant. Just beside the stream. It is nice to eat or have a drink in the summer evenings. Also vegetarian option (not in the menu, ask for it)
Bar do Açude da Ribeira
Rua Jorge SampaioOpen air restaurant. Just beside the stream. It is nice to eat or have a drink in the summer evenings. Also vegetarian option (not in the menu, ask for it)
Bakery (around 2km from your stay directly in Vale de Cavalos, Rua Pedro Maria Gaio, 5)
Local bakery, where you can find nice freshly made bread (my favorites are the little ones called Bolas) and traditional pastries like Boleimas and Queijadas. Their pastries selected every year as the one of best of Portugal.
You can also get a coffee or a drink there.
P.S. they have no bread on Sundays
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Bakery (around 2km from your stay directly in Vale de Cavalos, Rua Pedro Maria Gaio, 5)
Local bakery, where you can find nice freshly made bread (my favorites are the little ones called Bolas) and traditional pastries like Boleimas and Queijadas. Their pastries selected every year as the one of best of Portugal.
You can also get a coffee or a drink there.
P.S. they have no bread on Sundays
Lots of shade, nice to sit down outside and have a drink. They also serve food.
Café-Restaurante A Bola
n32 A Rua de ArronchesLots of shade, nice to sit down outside and have a drink. They also serve food.
Adega Regional
23 R. de João CasqueiroRecommendation from a guest of ours. Beautiful place and good food!
Restaurante Mil Homens
14 R. NovaBig variety of Portuguese dishes. Near Marvao.
Little family owned restaurant. With traditional Portuguese food with a twist. They ways have a creative vegetarian option (not in the menu, you need to ask for it). We loved it!
J.J. Videira - Restauração, Lda.
11 R. NovaLittle family owned restaurant. With traditional Portuguese food with a twist. They ways have a creative vegetarian option (not in the menu, you need to ask for it). We loved it!
Little restaurant in Arronches. The food is delicious and beautifully presented. They have typical regional dishes and some international (asian) dishes too. Vegetarian option in the menu.
Sossega
Little restaurant in Arronches. The food is delicious and beautifully presented. They have typical regional dishes and some international (asian) dishes too. Vegetarian option in the menu.
Water
Cascata da Cabroeira
Very idyllic waterfalls. You need to walk more or less 500 meter after parking the car. The trail is a bit steep, but totally worth it!
Cascata de São Julião
Very idyllic waterfalls. You need to walk more or less 500 meter after parking the car. The trail is a bit steep, but totally worth it!
Guests with kids like this place a lot. It is a riverbank beach. Parking and entrance are payed (around 1,50 Euros each).
Piscinas Naturales de La Codosera
Guests with kids like this place a lot. It is a riverbank beach. Parking and entrance are payed (around 1,50 Euros each).
Piscina de Alegrete
Public swimming pool.
Piscina Municipal do Reguengo
4980 N246-2Public swimming pool.
For the ones that love to swim or do some water-sport, here is the place. The water is clean and deep and there is a lots of space.
During summer is better to avoid the hot day period, because there are not so many places to hide from the sun.
There is also a little quite bar/lounge to have a drink or eat something little.
Albufeira da Barragem do Caia
For the ones that love to swim or do some water-sport, here is the place. The water is clean and deep and there is a lots of space.
During summer is better to avoid the hot day period, because there are not so many places to hide from the sun.
There is also a little quite bar/lounge to have a drink or eat something little.
Natural pool, also suitable for kids. Can be very well combined with a trip to Marvao.
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River Toll beach
3 R. da Ponte RomanaNatural pool, also suitable for kids. Can be very well combined with a trip to Marvao.
Closest Waterfall. It has a lots of shade, different water levels, also good with kids. There is a new trail (park beside the chapel), very easy and short. Take food and drinks. On the weekends (July and August) it is normally crowded.
Cascata do Pego do Inferno
Closest Waterfall. It has a lots of shade, different water levels, also good with kids. There is a new trail (park beside the chapel), very easy and short. Take food and drinks. On the weekends (July and August) it is normally crowded.
Neighborhoods
Alegrete
Sightseeing
Cáceres
Evora
Elvas
A bit more far away from our place. Monsanto is an amazing village and every minute of the ride is worth it to get there!
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Monsanto
A bit more far away from our place. Monsanto is an amazing village and every minute of the ride is worth it to get there!
Marvão
Castelo de Vide
Estremoz
For the ones who like to visit "exotic" places. This is the second biggest "Bone Chapel" in Portugal. For sure not an everyday experience!
Capela dos ossos de Campo Maior
4 Largo Dr RegalaFor the ones who like to visit "exotic" places. This is the second biggest "Bone Chapel" in Portugal. For sure not an everyday experience!
Guests highly recommend this activity. We have never done it, but they say it is a lots of fun and is very special!
Rail Bike Marvão
Guests highly recommend this activity. We have never done it, but they say it is a lots of fun and is very special!
Markets
Inside the market hall with a couple of cafes and food stalls.
Every Wednesday and Saturday from very early to midday.
The market is little but if you are planning to visit Portalegre you can stop by here and get some local products.
Portalegre Market
115 R. Gen. Conde Jorge de AvilezInside the market hall with a couple of cafes and food stalls.
Every Wednesday and Saturday from very early to midday.
The market is little but if you are planning to visit Portalegre you can stop by here and get some local products.
Every Saturday one of the biggest markets around with a vast variety of vegetables and fruits. It's also known for it's flea-market offers. Estremoz is also a pretty city to visit
Mercadinho de Estremoz
7100 Rossio Marquês de PombalEvery Saturday one of the biggest markets around with a vast variety of vegetables and fruits. It's also known for it's flea-market offers. Estremoz is also a pretty city to visit
Every last Sunday of the month there is a open air market from early mornings till around midday.
Locals go to this market to buy plants, animals and clothes. There is also local made cheese and meat products beside vegetables and fruits.
The market is a little outside of the village, close to the cemetery. You are going to find it if you are in the village because almost everybody is going there.
Esperança
Every last Sunday of the month there is a open air market from early mornings till around midday.
Locals go to this market to buy plants, animals and clothes. There is also local made cheese and meat products beside vegetables and fruits.
The market is a little outside of the village, close to the cemetery. You are going to find it if you are in the village because almost everybody is going there.
Open air market in Portalegre. Every third Sunday of the month. Offers vegetables, fruits, clothes and more.
From early till midday
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Open air market in Portalegre. Every third Sunday of the month. Offers vegetables, fruits, clothes and more.
From early till midday
Art
Museu onde se fica a conhecer o processo de criação das tapeçarias, reproduzindo pinturas de alguns dos nomes mais consagrados de artistas portugueses e estrangeiros.
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Museu das Tapeçarias de Portalegre
9 R. da FigueiraMuseu onde se fica a conhecer o processo de criação das tapeçarias, reproduzindo pinturas de alguns dos nomes mais consagrados de artistas portugueses e estrangeiros.
One of the only places where you can still find hand made traditional handcraft made from cork. The little shop is run by the artisan. Support local artisans! :)
R. 19 de Junho 46, 7300-160 Portalegre, Portugal
One of the only places where you can still find hand made traditional handcraft made from cork. The little shop is run by the artisan. Support local artisans! :)
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The night sky is amazing
There is so little light around the house, since this is one of the less light polluted regions in Europe, it is the perfect place to watch the stars!