Lourinhã, Municipality in the Oeste region, Portugal
Description
Lourinhã is a municipality on Portugal's west coast comprised of eight civil parishes with varied terrain and a coastal position. The area includes multiple beaches along the Atlantic shore and combines both urban and rural character throughout its landscape.
History
A French knight received this territory in the late 12th century as a reward for military service during a major siege near Lisbon. This grant established formal settlement and shaped the early development of the region.
Culture
The local museum displays dinosaur fossils and Renaissance artworks, including pieces by a notable 16th-century painter with connections to the region. This blend of natural history and artistic heritage shapes how visitors experience the cultural identity of the place today.
Practical
This place lies near Lisbon and offers easy access to beaches and coastal activities like swimming and fishing throughout the area. Plan time to explore different parts, as several neighborhoods and coastal sections are worth visiting.
Did you know?
The region holds protected designation for brandy production, placing it among a small group of world-recognized spirits regions. This official status reflects the long-standing production tradition that continues there today.
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Lourinhã Formation
2.3 km
Dino Parque
3.9 km
Museu da Lourinhã
942 m
Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo
776 m
Forte de Paimogo
4.6 km
Lourinhã Museum
940 m
Praia de São Bernardino - Portugal
7.3 km
Praia de Paimogo
4.3 km
Igreja matriz da Lourinhã
895 m
Praia do Caniçal
3.9 km
Praia do Areal
2.1 kmTrês Grutas
4.3 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
498 m
Igreja de São Sebastião
1.1 km
Igreja Paroquial de São Bartolomeu dos Galegos
4.2 km
Padrão do Vimeiro
8.2 km
Praia Vale de Frades
3.2 km
Termas do Vimeiro
7.6 km
Fontanário no Largo D. Maria I
13.4 km
Edifício e Igreja da Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Lourinhã
813 m
Posto de Turismo na Praia da Areia Branca
2.3 km
Monumento Funerário do Tenente-coronel George Lake
11.9 km
Igreja de Geraldes
7.2 km
Igreja de Maceira
7.5 km
Câmara Municipal da Lourinhã
823 m
Escola Primária da Columbeira
11.9 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
1.3 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia (Moita dos Ferreiros)
9.6 km
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