The village

It is one of the most populated sites of Portugal.

The first image of the city is the sea. Of his rickety waves lapping against the white sand. Blue dominates the urban landscape filled with testimonies of defensive past, the ancient citadel, a stronghold, where stands the fortress of Our Lady of the Light, one, of the line of fortifications on the right bank of the Tagus, from its tall walls still lurk the horizon. Scenario of skirmishes and battles over the centuries, the city gained a real status, favorite place of sovereign and gentry who went to the baths since then has gained a reputation of elected and the poor became rich, the status remains until our days. Along the coast one can see the mansions that once harbored the finest nobility and society of Portugal. The historic center is a confluence of alleys and side streets bedecked with grocery shops. Small craft fairs color, at the end-of-week, the streets filled with curious and tourists