The best road cycling routes around Muge

The monument Homenagem ao Trabalhador Rural (Homage to the Rural Worker) is located in Foros de Salvaterra, Portugal, in the area known as Estanqueiro. Symbolically inaugurated on May 1, 2022, on the occasion of Labour Day, the work was created by artist Leonel dos Santos on the initiative of the Union of Freguesias of Salvaterra de Magos and Foros. The chosen location, the Estanqueiro square (formerly "Praça da Jorna"), was the point where historically rural labourers gathered to be hired by the day by the foremen of the large local agricultural estates. The sculpture depicts two rural workers engaged in the daily toil of the countryside. The monument aims to honour the memory and sacrifice of the "foreiros" (the inhabitants of Foros) who for generations have worked the land from dawn till dusk.

In Foros de Salvaterra, a Monument in Homage to Rural Workers was inaugurated on Labor Day, May 1st, 2022, during the 24th Gastronomic Fair. This act recognizes the value and work of the region's rural workers, a joint effort by the Parish Council to honor the traditions and the local people, highlighting the rural character of the Ribatejo region.

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Castle is located in the town of Coruche, Portugal. The church was built on the ruins of an ancient castle destroyed by the Moors. From there, visitors enjoy a panoramic view of Coruche and the Sorraia River. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible.

Built during the Roman period, it is an important vestige of that people's presence in the municipality. The Roman presence in the parish of Muge is clearly evident in the area of Porto de Sabugueiro. The most striking vestiges of this historical period are found here. Porto de Sabugueiro, due to its proximity to the Tagus River, was an important river port during the Roman period. Excavations and published studies define this location as an important Roman village, with ceramic production, due to the existence of a ceramic kiln found here in the 1960s. Approximately 400 meters from this location is the Roman Bridge, which crosses the Muge stream. The construction techniques used, especially in the larger arch, undoubtedly indicate a Roman origin; however, the two smaller arches, due to their typology, are attributable to the Middle Ages. This bridge was one of the main crossing points connecting Muge to the interior of the country (Alentejo) and to the city of Santarém. It possesses undeniable historical value, forming part of the memory and heritage identity of the municipality of Salvaterra de Magos. (Source: www.salvaterrademagos.pt)

Pleasant little town in Ribatejo.

Very quiet place, good for a day out in the countryside

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On the hill overlooking the town, where a castle once stood and was the scene of frequent skirmishes between Muslims and Christians during the Reconquista, stands the Chapel of Our Lady of the Castle. According to oral tradition, it was founded by D. Afonso Henriques, and a portrait of this king is preserved there. It has undergone several restorations over the years and today stands gracefully and attractively, with its small temple and tower trimmed in the region's signature blue. From the viewpoint, there is a stunning panorama over the floodplain, a plain stretching as far as the eye can see, where the fields of the Sorraia unfold in shades of green and gold as far as the horizon. (Source: www.visitcoruche.com)