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Ourique is a Portuguese village belonging to the District of Beja, region of Alentejo and sub-region of Baixo Alentejo, with less than 2 000 inhabitants.
It is the seat of a municipality with 663.31 km² in area and 5 389 inhabitants (2011), subdivided into 4 parishes. The municipality is limited to the north by the municipalities of Santiago do Cacém and Aljustrel, to the east by Castro Verde and Almodôvar, to the south by Silves and to the west by Odemira.
The municipality of Ourique, located in the south of Portugal, presents itself, in its 660 square kilometers, as a transition area between the great plains and the mountains that separate the Lower Alentejo from the Algarve.
Territory of beautiful landscapes and typical and rich gastronomy, where the Alentejo pig has a fundamental role, the Municipality of Ourique stands out for its stain and its role in protecting it.
But not only! The municipality of Ourique is full of history, natural beauty and has a unique diversity. The municipality of Ourique always has something more to discover!
Several population settlements are known, from prehistoric times, places documented by several archaeological campaigns. From the Paleolithic, Chalcolithic, Iron and Bronze Age, to the proto-historical, Roman, Celtic, Arab presences, a large number of peoples crossed over these lands.
Territory full of potential, Ourique, Capital do Porco Alentejano has many reasons that justify a visit.
From gastronomy, to tourism, including cultural, historical and environmental offerings, Ourique, Capital do Porco Alentejano has plenty of reasons to visit.