Amoreira
A town since 1512 by order of King Manuel I, once part of the House of the Queens, with windmills on the hilltop and views to the Atlantic.
Photo: GoÓbidos
About Amoreira
Covering 25 km², Amoreira is one of the seven parishes of Óbidos. Its mineral wealth made it a busy place, and King Manuel I recognised its importance by raising it to the status of town on 14 September 1512.
The town belonged to the House of the Queens and once had its own Misericórdia, hospital and bullring.
What to see
Windmills of the Amoreira hills
The windmills on the hilltop are the symbol of the parish. From here you can see the Óbidos valley, the Cesaredas plateau, Sobral da Lagoa, the Várzeas da Rainha and the Atlantic.
Chapel of Jesus Maria José
One of the stops on the Windmills Route, at the edge of the village, before the climb through pine woods, vineyards and orchards.
Parque do Rio
A sports and leisure area by the weir in the centre of the village, near the old mine and the fountain on Praça Dr. Azeredo Perdigão.
Windmills Route (PR10)
A 5.5 km linear trail of about 1h45, rated easy, from the fountain on the square past the Chapel of Jesus Maria José to the windmills, returning along paths through Mediterranean scrub and limestone.
Useful information
Getting there
Óbidos is about 45 minutes from Lisbon on the A8 motorway. A car is the easiest way to explore the villages of the municipality.
Parking
Parking is usually easy in the villages. In Óbidos itself, use the car parks outside the walls and walk in.
Where to eat
There are traditional restaurants across the parishes and many more in the village of Óbidos, a few minutes away.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Amoreira?
The windmills on the Amoreira hills, the Chapel of Jesus Maria José and the Parque do Rio. The Windmills Route (PR10) links them all.
Since when has Amoreira been a town?
Since 14 September 1512, by order of King Manuel I.
Which walking trail goes through Amoreira?
The Windmills Route (PR10), 5.5 km long. See all the walking trails in Óbidos.
