Camping in the Alentejo Camping Rural Os Anjos near Spain in Campo Maior visit Elvas,Estremoz,Marvao,Badajoz

Rural Campsite
Camping Os Anjos
Portugal

During your stay at our Camping Os Anjos you can make many trips. We would like to mention a few:

Campo Maior:

excursion with clients here Museum Aberto

A beautiful white fortified town. In 1732 largely destroyed by a lightning stroke that hit an arsenal inside the castle. The city has been rebuilt completely. In the memorial chapel Capela dos Ossos the skeletons and bones of the deceased can be seen. Other attractions are fountains,churches, the castle with the city walls,the olive museum with its beautiful garden, etnographic museum Aberto, the coffee museum and coffee factory of the famous brand Delta. Furthermore,the large reservoir Barragem do Caia. The town includes the villages : Degolados with the second reservoir Barragem do Abrilongo and the lovely village of Ouguela, built within the walls of the castle with magnificent views. The people are friendly and proud of their Campo maior. Many festivals are organized throughout the year.This year the famous flowerfestival is celebrated from 27-08-2011 - 04-09-2011

Elvas:

An old fortification, an example of the Portuguese military architecture. You should visit Forte Santa Luzia(=military museum). The church Piedade and the famous Aquaduct Amoreira which is still in use. The city lies inside the walls and consists of narrow streets with right in the heart the Praça Republica. In the main square you will find the cathedral Sé de Elvas and a little way up the castle.

Badajoz:

A modern Spanish market town that lies on the border of the Guadiana river. The city was founded by the Moors and has played an important role in the military defense of Spain. The Moorish castle Alcazaba, the Archaeological Museum. Furthermore you will find Puerta de Palmas (=port) and many other monuments, gardens and bridges..One of the battlefields from the Peninsula War.

Mérida:

Mérida is the capital of the Extremadura autonomous state. Mérida was founded in 25 BC. by the Roman Emperor Augustus and became the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania. The Roman name of the city was Emerita Augusta, where the current name derives. Mérida became one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire and many monuments from that period are preserved.
* The Teatro Romano. * The Anfiteatro, were battles between gladiators and wild animals were kept. * The Museo Nacional de Arte Romano gives an idea in the thinking and lifestyle of the Roman civilization. * Templo de Diana. * Alcazaba It reminds us of the former presence of Arabs in the city

Olivença:

Both from Badajoz and Elvas you can visit the Spanish town Olivença. En route you can see the ruins of the 16th century Ajuda Bridge over the Guadiana river. Formerly the road between Olivença and Elvas ran here. Olivença belonged to Portugal up to 1801; at the Treatyof Badajoz it was given to Spain. Visit the etnographic (folklore) museum Gonzàles Santana. Here it is shown how houses and shops were decorated in the past.

Portalegre:
klooster potelegra

A city, stepwise built agains a slope of the mountain Serra de São Mamede. Portalegre is known for its silk and carpet industries. The old town is partly walled and this is where the shops and the cathedral are situated. The monastery Convento de São Bernardo is mainly decorated with beautiful blue tiles.

Marvão:

From Portalegre a beautiful route is winding through the Serra de São Mamede mountain range into the mountain village of Marvão, located at 850 meters on one of the peaks of Serra de São Mamede with a castle with a beautiful view and houses with architectural elements from the 16th and 17th century. At the foot of the village, the monastery with the church can be found.

Vila Viçosa:
palace

Old city known for its marble quarries and the palace of the Duke of Bragança.

Estremoz:

Known for its marble and ceramics. the upper city lies at 425 meters, on top of a mountain where the castle, museum and Municipal Capela da Rainha Santa Isabel are located. The city has a large square called Praca Marquis de Pombal. The houses, streets and kerbs are mainly made of marble.

Road Trips:

Nice trips can be made from Camping Os Anjos, driving through the ever diverse landscape to the various villages, each with their own character. Arronches known for its wood and toy museum. Monforte, for its Roman Ruins. Borba, for its marble and viticulture. Here is the Portuguese wine "Borba"orginates. Alter do Chão, a beautiful village with its horse stud-farm Alter Real. Cabeço de Vide, a spa with thermal baths.Castelo da Vide with the historical part in the city and Crato
with the palace Flor da Rosa etc....

Walking tours/ Cycling:

Do you rather prefer to walk and enjoy the environment and nature? This is also possible: we have existing and self made walking tours for you. Alternatively, you can take your bike.

Being our guest at our Camping Os Anjos we love to give you more information and tips!