{"id":1701,"date":"2021-09-24T10:35:25","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T13:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abadaserra.pt\/?page_id=1701"},"modified":"2022-12-02T11:40:49","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T14:40:49","slug":"na-regiao","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abadaserra.pt\/en\/na-regiao\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Located in the village of Abrigada, Ada da Serra finds itself integrated in a region of high cultural, recreational and sporting interest.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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Abrigada it\u2019s a village born downhill Montejunto mountain (Serra do Montejunto). It\u2019s central location, region of Estremadura, places Abrigada at least than one hour from several points of interest of Portugal center region.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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– Serra do Montejunto
\n<\/strong>V\u00eddeo Montejunto: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OGCZUv06Bwo<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

As the main touristic spot, we highlight Serra do Montejunto (at 10 minutes of Abrigada)<\/span><\/p>\n

Located between the West Coast and Tagus river valley, surrounded by vineyards and agricultural fields, with an altitude of 666 m, is known as the highest mountain on Lisbon district. In 1999 was created the protected landscape of Serra do Montejunto. From it\u2019s peak it\u2019s possible to see a wide view, from Berlengas islands to Arr\u00e1bida mountain, and to the north, Lous\u00e3 mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Besides it\u2019s landscape\/biodiversity beauty , there are several villages on Montejunto surroundings that supports an ancestral heritage. \u201cNossa Senhora das Neves\u201d convent, \u201cCantar aos Reis\u201d singing, \u201cF\u00e1brica do Gelo\u201d (ancient ice factory), and the several windmills, are some of the cultural marks of this mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several leisure activities, as a picnic park, trails, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

We enhance the activities:<\/span><\/p>\n

Nossa senhora das Neves \u2013 First Portuguese Dominican Convent.<\/span>
\nhttp:\/\/www.cadavalcativa.pt\/heritage\/patrimonio-arqueologico<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Ice factory<\/span>
\nUnic national monument, located on the north slope of the mountain. Build on the XVIII century, had the function of storing the ice formed on it\u2019s water tanks during the cold months. The ice was storage on layers, and after transported to Lisbon.<\/span>
\nhttp:\/\/www.cadavalcativa.pt\/pic\/downloads\/FolhetoguiaALT05_55376f57ce904.pdf<\/a><\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/whotrips.com\/2018\/05\/08\/caso-o-frigorifico-avarie-onde-vai-buscar-o-gelo\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

- Trails<\/strong><\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/montejuntotrilhos<\/a><\/span>
\nhttp:\/\/www.cadavalcativa.pt\/aventura\/atividades-desportivas\/170\/percursos-e-rotas<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

– Bird Watching<\/strong><\/span>
\nhttp:\/\/www.avesdeportugal.info\/sitmontejunto.html<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

- Rock climbing<\/strong><\/span>
\nhttp:\/\/climbingportugal.blogspot.com\/2013\/05\/montejunto-velho-serra-de-montejunto.html<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Windmills<\/strong><\/span>
\nhttp:\/\/www.viveralenquer.pt\/fazer.php?id1=11&id2=22<\/a><\/span>
\nhttp:\/\/www.cadavalcativa.pt\/heritage\/moinhos\/217\/windmill–penedo-dos-ovos-#prettyPhoto<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Local products:<\/strong><\/span>
\nMontejunto cheese \u2013 http:\/\/www.cadavalcativa.pt\/gastronomy\/produtos-locais\/183\/queijos<\/a><\/span>
\nMontejunto honey \u2013 http:\/\/www.cadavalcativa.pt\/gastronomy\/produtos-locais\/154\/mel-da-serra-de-montejunto<\/a><\/span>
\nTia Piedade sponge cake \u2013 http:\/\/www.cadavalcativa.pt\/gastronomy\/produtos-locais\/164\/pao-de-lo-tipiedade<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n