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solopes Says: Located by the river, the church of "S.Salvador" was initially built in the 14th century, enlarged in the 16th in Renaissance style and restored in 1949, respecting the old image.
solopes Says: We read that Alcoutim has a fluvial beach; we searched for it, but didn't see. Lots of boats, a nice tranquility by the river, music coming from Spain just across, a nice scenery, but no idea about the beach.
gubbi1 Says: In Alcoutim it is very easy to greet Spain. The houses on the other side of the river are already spanish! The town is called Sanlucar de Guardiana. I don't know if there is a possibility to cross the border here by boat, but the other town also looks interesting with the...
The castle and archeology museum
gubbi1 Says: In case you have seen the Menhir do Lavajo before (see other tip) or you are planning to drive there afterwords, I recommend you to visit the museum in the castelo. Here you will find the other menhir which was brought here from the Lavajo site. There is a reference to it on...
Casa de Pasto "O Rogério": Couleur Locale
Taffi Says: As local as you can go in Alcoutim without eating in someone's house. A choice of three to four dishes of the day that are usually good value for money. The food is consistent as a lot of locals who lunch here are builders.
Taffi Says: Except of course, in the case of a major football event!
Taffi Says: If you do depend on public transport to get to Alcoutim, you can do this:From VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTONIO take the bus that leaves at 5:10 PM from the main bus station (€3,10 one way).There is a bus going back from Alcoutim at 7:45 AM.From LISBON take the Expressos bus to...
Taffi Says: The best way to get to Alcoutim is by car or by boat. Public transportation is not that well-developed.A tip: if you want to take the most scenic route to Alcoutim, take the motorway to BEJA and MERTOLA and take the exit FOZ DE ODELEITE rather than Alcoutim. Turn right at...
The "licores" aren't bad either...
Taffi Says: All at the local craft shop, next to the tourist office.
Taffi Says: Next to the tourist office there is a shop selling local handicrafts. They sell good honey.
solopes Says: We were in Alcoutim in a festive day, with signs of previous religious events. The funny thing was the music - it was present but from distance, coming from Spain, in the opposite bank of the river. Coincidence, or the short distance allows to share celebrations?
Taffi Says: When the border between Spain and Portugal was closed, smuggling was a popular albeit dangerous way of making ends meet. The Spanish and Portugese were eager to bury the hatchet and help one another in this enterprise. People smuggled manufactured goods as well as foodstuffs...
Legend of the "Moura Encantada"
Taffi Says: If you are a knight and happen to be in Alcoutim on the night of the 17th of March, try this: climb up to the old Islamic castle (these days you have to climb a fence as well to get there :-), and pass between two old olive trees. A monster will appear that you will have to...
gubbi1 Says: Outside town, about 6 km direct line north west, you can visit the menhirs do Lavajo. These are two menhirs protected by a fence. Coming there into the 'nowhere' and whatch those stones is in my opinion an intense experience when thinking what these menhirs have 'seen'...
Find the photo hole in the fence at Menhir!
gubbi1 Says: Coming to the Menhir fo Lavajo you might think that the fence is disturbing the camera when taking THE photo. Well check the hole in the fence which was left open especially for YOU!It is on the right side when coming up to the menhir. There is even a sign pointing at it!
Taffi Says: Martinlongo, also spelled Martim Longo, is one of the largest towns in the municipality of Alcoutim. Its main church is worth a visit and the town also produces nice featureless jute dolls representing local trades, and local-style ceramics at the Olaria (pottery workshop).
Taffi Says: The Alcoutim area is nice for walking, which has just been discovered by the tourist board, which is developing signposted walks. On the website of the development association Odiana (disable your popup blocker!) under "Trails" you can also find itineraries for walks, bike...
Taffi Says: The Pousada da Juventude (Youth Hostel) rents out canoes. The Guadiana is a great river for canoeing but beware: the current can be much stronger than it seems...
solopes Says: A river separating two countries, two cultures, two cities, but everything seeming so close, so linked, that I had this funny experience: there was a popular festivity in Alcoutim, but the sound of the music came from across the river. The same festivity? The same saint?...
gubbi1 Says: Check the weblink to download a walkable city tour in Alcoutim. It is a pdf-document in English of the Municipality of Alcoutim.-> direct downloadHere the complete list of guides on the webpage of the Camara Municipal.
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The village of Sanlucar de Guadiana is only a small stretch of water away in Andalucia, Spain. There is no bridge, but the boatman will take you across the...
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Alcoutim - Menhirs, castle and river
Well, I have to confess that I came to Alcoutim more or less by curiousity, not by wanting to see something special. On my way it happend that I saw a street sign pointing to a menhir. Already before...
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After several decades passing nearby, I decided, this time, to make the detour needed to visit Alcoutim. Good idea! It's a nice small city, proud of his history and traditions, and with a good look......
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