THE REGION

Located on the north of the river Tagus, where nature overthrows human presence, this region has very peculiar characteristics. It is the meeting point of three different provinces, Beira Baixa in the East, Ribatejo in the west and Alentejo in the south, which translates into a cluster of habits, sayings and traditions that cannot be found elsewhere.
The land is the main economic resource and various products are grown here: potatoes, wine, vegetables and fruit. An excellent area for fishing and hunting small game, you can find wild boars, rabbits and hares on the outskirts of the village. As for fish, the river Tagus is the main source for trout and eel, among other fishes, used in the traditional gastronomy.
Olive oil and honey are also very popular in this region, rich in olive trees and beehives, which influences the local gastronomy.
Furthermore, this region is very enjoyable for its nautical resources. The practice of water sports such as canoeing and the proper equipments are available in the river beaches of the Tagus and also in the dams of Pracana, Fratel and Belver.

THE CLIMATE

We benefit from a mild climate, a mixture of Continental and Mediterranean weather with hot summers (temp > 30º C), mild autumns and springs (temp around 25ºC) and cold winters (temp < 10º C). During the last few years we’ve had shorter and less harsh winters