The best cycling routes around Ventosa

Located on the Atlantic coast of Portugal, in the province of Estremadura and part of the Lisbon Wine Region, Adega Cooperativa de Cadaval was opened in 1969. Currently, the brands sold by Adega Cooperativa de Cadaval are CONFRARIA for top-of-the-range wines, sparkling wines and brandy, ADEGA DA CONFRARIA for mid-range regional wines (still and light), DACEPA and BELACEPA for table wines (popular range).

publication of the royal charter of 26 July 1811, which, in order to mitigate the devastating effects of the French invasions, prescribed, among many other measures, the distribution of seeds to farmers in order to re-establish cereal production. The Real Celeiro was active for over sixty years, between 1812 and 1873, but, quoting Guilherme Henriques, “it died, like all good institutions, annihilated by abuses”. The City Council now holds the archive of the old Celeiro, which, although not very voluminous, nevertheless allows us to reconstruct almost the entire history of this important local institution of the 19th century. Commissioned to be rebuilt by the Municipality of Alenquer in 2002, it opened its doors as the Wine Museum and headquarters of the Lisbon Wine Route in 2006. Its interior was remodeled and its museology project renewed at the end of 2018, and it reopened its doors to visitors in February 2019. (Source: www.alenquer.pt)

At this location at the top of the Serra de Montejunto, also known as "Torre" due to the various antennas that were installed there, is the Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows, which may have been built in the 13th century and remodelled and expanded during the 16th century and later. Inside, the altars covered with 17th century tiles and the altarpiece of the main altar, from the 18th century, stand out. Next to the Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows, are the ruins of what is considered to be the first Dominican Convent in Portugal, built in the 12th century and abandoned after the extinction of the religious orders, and is currently in ruins. Also nearby are the ruins of the Royal Ice Factory, classified as a National Monument. Here, in the 18th century, the Dominican monks took advantage of the climatic and geological conditions and opened large tanks connected by narrow passages, one part for the production of ice and the other for its preparation, storage and conservation. The ice was later transported to Lisbon, to supply the court and the café at Terreiro do Paço, later known as Martinho da Arcada (Fernando Pessoa's Café)

Dirt road with little traffic and which provides excellent views over the south side of the Serra de Montejunto.

With several references in the market, Adega da Vermelha stands out with its “Mundus” brand, the leader in Portugal when it comes to light wines (exclusive name for Lisbon wines). Currently, it has been standing out with its most recent brand, Adega da Vermelha (AV), a more sophisticated type of wine, recognized and awarded nationally and internationally.

Adega Cooperativa de Vermelha, CRL. Description: In 1962, a group of winegrowers from the region, led by Mr. Engineer Carvalho Cardoso and determined to respond qualitatively and quantitatively to market needs, founded the Adega Cooperativa de Vermelha.

Two lovers of the Serra de Montejunto got to work, clearing and cleaning a public road that gives access to the Rio das Figueiras in Pragança, one of the oldest villages in Portugal. The space is still in its early stages of development, but already has a prototype of a swing and a table with benches. The place is very relaxing, with mini waterfalls and magical, serene corners.

Adega Cooperativa de Vermelha, CRL. Description: In 1962, a group of winegrowers from the region, led by Mr. Engineer Carvalho Cardoso and determined to respond qualitatively and quantitatively to market needs, founded the Adega Cooperativa de Vermelha.