Description Mação

Located in the interior of the country, in the area of ??Pinhal, thus designated as belonging to the largest forest spot in Europe, Mação is a quiet village where the characteristics of Beira Baixa (especially in the landscape of hills and valleys) and Ribatejo are mixed, especially in architecture in which whitewashed houses with colored windows and doors predominate.

The Parish Church of the century deserves special mention. XVI and the many archaeological remains of the presence of ancient peoples found in the vicinity, such as the Castle of Caratão from the Iron Age and the Roman bridge of Coadouro.

Nearby, Termas da Ladeira de Envendos are recommended for various therapeutic purposes and for warmer days the best suggestion will undoubtedly be the River Beach in Albufeira da Barriga da Ortiga.

On summer weekends there is always a popular festival in one of the villages in the municipality, but in the beginning of July the Feira Mostra stands out where you can enjoy the gastronomy and crafts of the region and on the 1st weekend of September the Festa de Santa Maria.

Of the gastronomic specialties, lamprey rice, cabbages with beans, sausages and ham stand out;