Arruda dos Vinhos is a town in Portugal's Oeste region.
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Arruda dos Vinhos (/ɐˈʁuðɐ ðuʒ ˈviɲuʃ/, uh-RROO-thuh thoozh VEE-nyoosh) has 13,391 residents (2011).
Visitor information
[edit]- 1 Posto de Turismo de Arruda dos Vinhos, Rua Cândido dos Reis (Centro Cultural do Morgado). Tu–F 09:00–12:30 & 14:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–13:00 & 14:00–18:00, closed M & holidays.
Get in
[edit]The A10 motorway serves Arruda.
Boa Viagem offers several bus routes into Arruda, including route 88 from Lisbon.
The nearest train service stops at Alhandra, Alverca and Vila Franca de Xira.
Get around
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Map of Arruda dos Vinhos
See
[edit]- 1 Adega Cooperativa de Arruda dos Vinhos, Rua Eng. Francisco Borges 19, ☏ +351 263 975 125, [email protected]. A wine cooperative of local grape farmers where you can learn the art and process of winemaking.
- 2 Chafariz Pombalino de Arruda dos Vinhos (Pombaline Fountain). Built in 1789, this fountain reflects Pombaline and Baroque styles.
- 3 Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Salvação (Igreja Matriz de Arruda dos Vinhos). The mother church of Arruda was built in the mid-16th century in Manueline style. It's noted for its Mannerist polyptych, seven paintings depicting biblical scenes.
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[edit]- 1 Churrasqueira Cantinho da Granja, Rua da Granja (N115-4 at CM1224), ☏ +351 263 976 156, [email protected]. Daily 12:00–00:00. Traditional Portuguese cooking focused on charcoal-grilled meat and fish. Mid-range.
- 2 Mercearia do Prato, Complexo Cultural Palácio do Morgado, Rua Cândido dos Reis, ☏ +351 263 048 959, [email protected]. Su M 11:00–18:00, W–Sa 11:00–22:00, closed Tu. Their rotating menu features a daily meat dish, a fish dish, and a vegetarian dish. They strive for innovative cooking. €8-20.
- 3 O Valverde, Travessa do Cerrado 6A, Louriceira de Baixo, Arranhó, ☏ +351 261 941 631, [email protected]. Simple Portuguese cooking in the countryside. Mid-range.
Drink
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[edit]- 1 Hospedaria Anagri, Estrada da Costa 40, ☏ +351 263 979 070. Family-run lodging with free Wi-Fi and free parking. €49-74.
- 2 Quinta de Santa Maria, Rua dos Galinhatos (Estrada Nacional 248). Four-star, 10-room country manor house hotel with swimming pool, game room, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. €69-103.