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Alte
One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Beja, Portugal · Europe
Ourique sits on the route: 25 minutes from Castro Verde, 46km from Alte.
Ourique is a town located in Beja, Portugal. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ourique sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ourique to your route.
Ourique (locally [o(w)ˈɾi.kɨ] ), officially the Town of Ourique (Portuguese: Vila de Ourique), is a city in the District of Beja in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 5,389, in an area of 663.31 km2.
This town is traditionally considered the site of the famous Battle of Ourique in 1139, which saw the forces ofRead more
Portuguese Prince Afonso Henriques defeat a Muslim Almoravid force. The present Mayor is Marcelo Guerreiro, elected by the Socialist Party, who became the youngest Mayor in Portugal, aged 25, in 2015. The municipal holiday is September 8.
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Ourique is located in Beja, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.6539 latitude, -8.2257 longitude.
Ourique has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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6 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.
46 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
50 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Wild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.
52 km · about 60 min drive
castle
Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.
55 km · about 65 min drive
beach
A river-meets-sea beach on the wild west coast, beloved by surfers and the Vicentine trail.
56 km · about 65 min drive
racetrack
Roller-coaster Portuguese circuit with dramatic elevation changes
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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