A dos Cunhados e Maceira

A dos Cunhados e Maceira is a parish in Torres Vedras in the Oeste region of Portugal. It covers a rural territory that includes scattered settlements and green spaces such as the Alcabrichel Garden.

The parish was formed in 2013 when two former parishes, A dos Cunhados and Maceira, merged together. This reorganization was part of a nationwide administrative reform that reshaped many rural communities.

The Alcabrichel Garden hosts an annual cross-country running event in November that draws together local runners. The event shows how the community uses its green spaces for people to gather and exercise together.

The parish is best visited during warmer months when the green spaces and rural pathways are most accessible and inviting. Walking is the best way to explore, with the Alcabrichel Garden serving as a natural meeting point.

The name A dos Cunhados comes from early settlers who were brothers-in-law and shared a large estate together. This personal history of the land is preserved in the place name and remains part of local memory.

GPS coordinates: 39.15760,-9.32048

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24