A PLACE WHERE THERE ARE THINGS TO DO
The River Park, Valada
Just 3 km away, an easy walk or cycle, this beach resort on the river bank offers a sandy beach with a restaurant and bar, swimming and water sports. www.riverpark.pt
Boat Tours from Valada
Also, just 3km away at the river jetty you can take a boat trip with Ollem Tours or Promartur for birdwatching, photography or to visit the ancient Avieira fishing villages and the Lusitano horses which graze by the river. Fishing trips can also be arranged. www.ollem-turismo.com www.promartur.pt
Golf Courses
We can recommend some local courses within 20 minutes’ drive, or within an hour lie the famous courses of the West Coast- Praia D’el Rey, Bom Sucesso, Botado, Campo Real and The Royal Obidos. www.visitportugal.com
Food and Wine and more
The area has many fine vineyards. www.winesoftejo.com Casa Cadaval is an important vineyard in walking or cycling distance, just across the river. www.casacadaval.pt. A bit further lies Quinta da Alorna producing good wines and olive oil. www.alorna.pt
The region also offers many opportunities to try typical Portuguese food. We can give you our list of favourite places, from small cafes nearby to bigger restaurants like www.quinzena.com which is highly recommended.
Discover more about the region at www.visitportugal.com and www.visitribatejo.pt
Local Walking and Cycling Trips from Marchanta
Choose your guided trip from the list below:
Porto de Muge 5km Walk or Cycle
Muge 8km Walk or Cycle
Valada 6km Walk or Cycle
Palhota 10km Cycle
Escaroupim 12km Cycle