Valdencanto: Disc Golf
Challenge your senses in the heart of the forest. The Disc Golf course in Alvaiázere, at Valdencanto, is a unique experience in Portugal, combining the focus of sport with the absolute serenity of the oak woods.
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The Chícharo Capital
A gastronomic journey through the roots of our land. Discover the Chícharo bean and the pure olive oil that define Alvaiázere's identity.
Serra de Alvaiázere
The highest point of the Sicó Massif, at 618 metres — with an Iron Age hillfort and the Carreira dos Cavalos wall crowning its summit. The Serra da Portela and the surrounding ridges hold trails, sinkholes and sea views on clear days.
Freshwater Secrets
From Dornes to Foz de Alge, from Lago Azul to Agroal and on to Tomar. Cool off at the best river beaches in the heart of Central Portugal.
Legacy and Memory
The Santiago da Guarda Monumental Complex, a national monument since 1978, brings together a Manueline tower and a Roman villa uncovered in 2002. The Ansião Municipal Library and the Alvorge Ethnographic Centre hold the rest of the memory of the people of Sicó.
Camino de Santiago
Ansião and Alvaiázere are part of the Camino Português Central. Our houses sit right on this route — a natural stopping point for pilgrims.