Attractions and Places To See around Alvaiázere - Top 20

The Parish Church of Alvaiázere is a temple dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene. This religious building was likely built in the second half of the 16th century and underwent extensive remodeling in subsequent centuries, modifying part of its 16th-century structure. [https://www.outdooractive.pt/mobile/pt/poi/alvaiazere/igreja-matriz-de-alvaiazere/805548327/](https://www.outdooractive.pt/mobile/pt/poi/alvaiazere/igreja-matriz-de-alvaiazere/805548327/)

Known as Serra da Portela or Serra do Anjo da Guarda, this is a natural viewpoint overlooking the Pousaflores Valley, where the landscape is filled with life and aromas. Wild orchids, rupicolous plants, "cucas" (a type of gourd), wormwood, and the fresh scent of thyme, which wafts away with every step, flourish among the limestone rocks. Here, atop Monte da Ovelha, human presence has left its mark: traditional windmills, a small chapel dedicated to the Guardian Angel, the Stations of the Cross for Good Friday, and initiatives celebrating bread and cornbread. It's also a place made for lingering: sitting at a table, lighting a grill, or simply gazing out.

At the entrance to Ansião, the Ponte da Cal bridge crosses the serene Nabão River. Built in the 17th century, it formed part of the old road axis between Coimbra and Lisbon and reveals, beneath its two perfect arches, curious marks sculpted by time. Popular memory links it to the passage of Queen Saint Isabel, inspiration for the old bathing tanks next to the bridge (one for women, the other for men). Legend says that the waters became miraculous after the queen refreshed herself here, giving rise to the famous "holy baths". The small chapel was built to mark this devotion.

The Mother Church of Alvaiázere, officially known as the Parish Church of Santa Maria Madalena, is one of the main religious monuments in the municipality of Alvaiázere. It was built in the second half of the 16th century, although it has undergone significant renovations in subsequent centuries.

A charming historic bridge located in the municipality of Ansião, in the district of Leiria, Portugal. Probably built in the 17th century, this arched structure consists of two full arches and a gently sloping trestle deck. Beneath one of the arches is a stone basin, which, according to local tradition, was used by Queen Saint Isabel to bathe during her visits to the region.

The “village” of Dornes, in Ferreira do Zêzere, is usually called the Enchanted Peninsula or the Mythical Land of the Templars. These epithets are well-founded. The small town is located right on top of a lovely peninsula surrounded by the Zêzere River reservoir and has the famous Templar Tower of Dornes, a pentagonal defensive tower of which no other examples are known in Portugal. (Vagamundos.pt )

Beautifully embraced by the Zêzere River, Dornes is a picturesque village where time stands still. An enchanting place to discover off the beaten track, located in the north zone of Castelo de Bode dam, half an hour away from Tomar. Regarded as one of the most beautiful riverside villages in Portugal, Dornes strikes its visitors for its breath-taking beauty. The History of Dornes dates back to the foundation of Portugal, deeply related to the Order of the Knights Templar in Portugal. Nowadays Dornes is a welcoming small-scale tourism destination, ideal for cultural tours or water sports. While in Dornes, don't miss the chance to visit the pentagon-shaped Tower, allegedly built by the Knights Templar as a watchtower of the Zêzere defence line, as well as the 15th century Church of Nossa Senhora do Pranto.

Monte da Ovelha offers a miradouro (lookout) with a breathtaking view of the vastness of the surrounding valleys and mountains. It is an ideal place to enjoy a pristine environment and pure air, with a panorama that captures the essence of the Portuguese rural landscape.