Attractions and Places To See around Biscainho - Top 19

Coruche is a quiet Portuguese municipality with over 20,000 inhabitants, located in the district of Santarém, internationally renowned as the "World Capital of Cork". Strategically positioned along the Sorraia River in a transitional area between Ribatejo and Alentejo, the territory produces about 8% of the world's cork and around 5 million corks per day. In addition to the forestry industry, the town stands out for its traditional low white houses, fertile agricultural fields, horse breeding, and a strong imprint linked to nature tourism.

The monument Homenagem ao Trabalhador Rural (Homage to the Rural Worker) is located in Foros de Salvaterra, Portugal, in the area known as Estanqueiro. Symbolically inaugurated on May 1, 2022, on the occasion of Labour Day, the work was created by artist Leonel dos Santos on the initiative of the Union of Freguesias of Salvaterra de Magos and Foros. The chosen location, the Estanqueiro square (formerly "Praça da Jorna"), was the point where historically rural labourers gathered to be hired by the day by the foremen of the large local agricultural estates. The sculpture depicts two rural workers engaged in the daily toil of the countryside. The monument aims to honour the memory and sacrifice of the "foreiros" (the inhabitants of Foros) who for generations have worked the land from dawn till dusk.

In Foros de Salvaterra, a Monument in Homage to Rural Workers was inaugurated on Labor Day, May 1st, 2022, during the 24th Gastronomic Fair. This act recognizes the value and work of the region's rural workers, a joint effort by the Parish Council to honor the traditions and the local people, highlighting the rural character of the Ribatejo region.

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Castle is located in the town of Coruche, Portugal. The church was built on the ruins of an ancient castle destroyed by the Moors. From there, visitors enjoy a panoramic view of Coruche and the Sorraia River. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible.

Coruche is a peaceful town in Portugal, located between Ribatejo and Alentejo, known for its white traditional houses by the Sorraia River. Surrounded by fertile fields, it's a hub for agriculture, horse breeding, and cork production. The town features historic sites like the Roman-era Ponte da Corôa, a medieval aqueduct, and 17th-century churches. Nearby, the Agolada and Monte da Barca weirs are popular summer recreation spots.

On the hill overlooking the town, where a castle once stood and was the scene of frequent skirmishes between Muslims and Christians during the Reconquista, stands the Chapel of Our Lady of the Castle. According to oral tradition, it was founded by D. Afonso Henriques, and a portrait of this king is preserved there. It has undergone several restorations over the years and today stands gracefully and attractively, with its small temple and tower trimmed in the region's signature blue. From the viewpoint, there is a stunning panorama over the floodplain, a plain stretching as far as the eye can see, where the fields of the Sorraia unfold in shades of green and gold as far as the horizon. (Source: www.visitcoruche.com)

This Marian shrine owes its name to the oppidum, a town-like settlement, that existed here and was of strategic importance in the process of Christian reconquest. It is said that it was founded by D.Alfonso Henriques in gratitude after the castle was conquered from the Moors. From up here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city of Coruche, the Soraia River and the lands beyond.

Rotunda illustrating the work of removing the cork. Portugal is the largest cork producer in the world. Half of world cork is Portuguese. Cork is removed every 9 years. The year of the last cork removal is painted in white on the trunk. One tree produces an average of 40 to 60 kg of cork. The cork is extracted between May and July because it is easier to remove the cork and because the cork oaks suffer less from the extraction of the cork in hot and dry seasons (40°C).