Rotas de Mação
There is no better way to discover the landscape than by walking it. We walk with the dog every morning and evening, and each time there...
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Casa Anadia - secret castle and olive estate
Driving through the industrial estate in nearby Abrantes, we had no idea we were so close to the grand old estate of Casa Anadia. Olive...
Trilho da Barca d’Amieira
Just twenty minutes drive from the moinho is the new 'Trilho da Barca d'Amieira' (click here for the official leaflet and map), a walk...
Wild Swimming at the Windmill
Within a few minutes walk of the windmill, there are several secluded swimming spots on the river to explore. Try an invigorating early...
Tejo River Boat Trip
A private boat trip along the River Tejo is a lovely way to spend an hour or two. Starting from Praia Alamal (where you can pick up a few...
Wine Tasting at the Windmill
Simon is a wine expert and co-owner of a wine business in Brighton, UK (tengreenbottles.com). If you are interested in learning about...
Pego da Rainha Waterfall
This is a gorgeous little waterfall, tucked at the bottom of a huge set of rocks, with stunning birds of prey circling overhead. A very...
Praia Fluvial do Carvoeiro
Whereas the other two main river beaches near the moinho are both down on the banks of the Tejo river, Carvoeiro is perched right up in...
Convento de Cristo, Tomar
Directly above the main square in Tomar stands the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage-listed ‘Convento de Cristo’, a convent with a mixed...
Centro Ciencia Viva Da Floresta - Proenca-a-Nova
This is a fascinating and very well-put-together centre, focusing on the role of trees and forests in Portugal. It's great for adults and...
Belver - Ortiga
If you are a keen walker, the PR1 includes Belver, Praia do Alamal and Ortiga and forms a loop. It is 16km in length for the whole loop,...
Portalegre
This is the main city of the Northern Alentejo, it is not the prettiest of cities but it has some fantastic restaurants and sits in a...
Castelo de Vide
A beautiful fortress city, not too far from the Spanish border, and about an hour’s drive from the windmill. Castelo de Vide was a haven...
Constãncia
This small town is a nice stop for a morning or afternoon, and is 30 minutes away by car. It has a tenuous connection to the Portugal’s...
Abrantes
This is our closest big city, about 30 minutes drive away. The old town, with its castle and gardens, is perched on top of a hill, while...
Restaurante Casa Chef Victor, Abrantes
Specialising in meat cooked long and slow in their wood-fired oven, this place certainly deserves the accolades it is starting to...
Tomar
A fantastic small city to visit, about 50 minutes drive away. The city has a pretty river and park, good shops and a quaint town square...
Praia Fluvial de Ortiga
Another river beach with bar, canoes for hire, and a zipwire over the water (not always open but you can ask in the bar). This is a nice...
Praia do Alamal
This is a beautiful river beach on the other side of the Tejo, with views back to the castle of Belver, and a nice little bar/restaurant...
Belver
Belver is a pretty little village overlooking the river Tejo, and it is a 15 minute drive from the windmill. The castle has great views...
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