Olive Meadow guidebook
Sightseeing
A beautiful Schist village set on the hill top. Beautiful walks in the area, a river beach and a great restaurant 'Patio'.
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Casal de São Simåo
A beautiful Schist village set on the hill top. Beautiful walks in the area, a river beach and a great restaurant 'Patio'.
Conímbriga
7 R. das RuínasExcellently preserved Roman ruins
Ponte Filipina
A steep but lovely shaded walk starting in either Pedrogao Pequeno or Pedrogao Grande
You can choose to drive up to the church and look out, or park in the small town of Pedrogao Pequeno and walk up. Breathtaking views of the dam and surrounding area
Monte Nossa Senhora da Confiança
You can choose to drive up to the church and look out, or park in the small town of Pedrogao Pequeno and walk up. Breathtaking views of the dam and surrounding area
Quinta das Mil Flores Gardens
113 Rua das FeteirasBeautiful gardens at all times of year
The central point of Portugal offering beautiful 360 degree views of the surrounding areas.
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Centro Geodésico de Portugal
The central point of Portugal offering beautiful 360 degree views of the surrounding areas.
River Beach - Praia Fluvial
Mosteiro
Praia fluvial - River Beach
Stunning river beach with natural rock pools and plenty of shady areas for a picnic. There is a cafe open in the summer months. Lovely walking trails around the area.
Fragas de São Simão - PicNic area
3260 Ferraria-Gondramaz-São SimãoStunning river beach with natural rock pools and plenty of shady areas for a picnic. There is a cafe open in the summer months. Lovely walking trails around the area.
Parque Fluvial de Açude Pinto
River Beach
Fluvial do Malhadal beach
CM1172Lake shore swimming
Praia Fluvial de Aldeia Ruiva
Lovely newly constructed river beach that is child friendly
Praia Fluvial Do Troviscal
Great child friendly river beach with cafe open in the summer season
Praia Fluvial da Sertã
Rua da Sertãlovely shady area with the river and cafe on hand
City/town information
A small historic village with a small Sunday morning market.
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Pedrógão Pequeno
A small historic village with a small Sunday morning market.
A lovely historic town set close to the River Zezere. Restaurants, banks and supermarkets available. There is a floating swimming pool on the banks of the river.
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Pedrógão Grande
A lovely historic town set close to the River Zezere. Restaurants, banks and supermarkets available. There is a floating swimming pool on the banks of the river.
A town with all the amenities and a public swimming pool with lovely grassy area.
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Sertã
A town with all the amenities and a public swimming pool with lovely grassy area.
The old part of town is small but quite picturesque. There are some nice walks near the river just outside of town.
Oleiros-Amieira
The old part of town is small but quite picturesque. There are some nice walks near the river just outside of town.
Food scene
Taberna do Ferrador
8 Rua NogueiraSmall cozy restaurant with good food and vegetarian options
Steak House O Jardim
Largo DevesaGreat Hamburgers! they also have other dishes on the menu
O Emigrante
Typical Portuguese Family run restaurant
Pizzaria Geanni
Rua 5 de OutubroGood pizza with only a small indoor seating area, so think about a take away
Set in Pedrogao Pequeno and offers good typical Portuguese food for a reasonable price
Sabores do Zêzere
4 Rua do MercadoSet in Pedrogao Pequeno and offers good typical Portuguese food for a reasonable price
Restaurante Snack-Bar Ideal
18 Rua Doutor José de CarvalhoThey serve the best goat stew!