Aldeia de Quinta do Anjo Head of the parish with the same name, Quinta do Anjo is an important development centre to the municipality. Side by side, you can find an expressive group of international investments and industrial facilities, as well as traditional activities based in the mountain slopes, in perfect harmony with the Natural Park of Arrábida– the production of sheep’s cheese (specially, the famous Azeitão Cheese), wine and regional pastries. Here are some of the most interesting places to visit in Quinta do Anjo: The Village Center The Church Square and Sociedade de Instrução Musical – the local cultural society, founded in 1921 – are the village core, where all main events and festivities take place. Religious devotion is very dear to Quinta do Anjo, which celebrates, every November 1st since 1756, the Festa de Todos os Santos – the oldest festivity in the region, dedicated to All Saints, in appreciation for having been spared the 1755 earthquake. Aldeia dos Bacelos This is the oldest part of Quinta do Anjo, with prehistoric occupation. It’s composed of low white houses with patios to keep the sheep and goats, and holds most of the traditional cheese factories. Angels Fountain Farm (Quinta da Fonte do Anjo) According to the legend, the farm’s fountain was protected by «a good angel, armed with a sword, therefore, S. Michael”, from a poisoning attempt, perpetrated by the evil forces, thus saving the population. This legend ended up naming the village that grew around it. Mountain Range of Louro (Serra do Louro) Up high, at the Mountain Range of Louro’s peaks, the impressive windmills are reminders of a traditional industry. The cereal grains were brought here to be transformed in flour. One of the mills is still active, producing flour and bread, and is available for a visit. Pre-historical collective gravesites One of the most important pre-historical findings in the region is a group of four artificial caves, dug on the rock, which served as collective gravesites for a period of nearly 1000 years, during the Chalcolithic Period (Copper Age). Azeitão Cheese The majority of the famous Azeitão Cheese producers are based in Quinta do Anjo. Certified under a strict control process, this cheese is produced with sheep’s milk, salt and thistle from the mountain slopes, under traditional methods. Take a visit at the cheese factories to see how it’s done and buy Azeitão Cheese, dry cheese or the creamy Sheep Butter, a real treat with traditional bread. Every year, when Spring begins, Quinta do Anjo hosts the Cheese, Bread and Wine Festival, attracting thousands of visitors. Cheese, Bread, Wine, Pastries, Crafts, livestock exhibitions, music, equestrian activities and sports are some of the main attractions of this festival. Typical Winecellars Don’t forget to visit the wine cellars of Quinta do Anjo, associated to the Wine Route of the Peninsula of Setúbal, and participate in a wine tasting, with special attention to the award winning Moscatel de Setúbal, a sweet and aromatic wine, produced with muscat grapes.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 11:29:47 +0000
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