The best MTB trails around Foros De Salvaterra

The Roman Bridge of Muge is an ancient bridge located in Muge, in the municipality of Salvaterra de Magos, Portugal. Main features Location: It is located about 400 meters from an ancient Roman ceramic kiln discovered in the 1960s, and crosses the ribeira de Muge (Muge stream) in the small town of Porto Sabugueiro. Origin and structure: The main arch has a Roman origin clearly visible in the construction technique. The other two arches, smaller and of a different type, date back to the medieval period. Historical function: It was a fundamental crossing point of the Roman road network, connecting Muge with the interior of the country (Alentejo) and with the city of Santarém. Current status: The bridge is still passable and represents an important element of the local heritage identity, although it shows signs of age and the need for maintenance.

Built during the Roman period, it is an important vestige of that people's presence in the municipality. The Roman presence in the parish of Muge is clearly evident in the area of Porto de Sabugueiro. The most striking vestiges of this historical period are found here. Porto de Sabugueiro, due to its proximity to the Tagus River, was an important river port during the Roman period. Excavations and published studies define this location as an important Roman village, with ceramic production, due to the existence of a ceramic kiln found here in the 1960s. Approximately 400 meters from this location is the Roman Bridge, which crosses the Muge stream. The construction techniques used, especially in the larger arch, undoubtedly indicate a Roman origin; however, the two smaller arches, due to their typology, are attributable to the Middle Ages. This bridge was one of the main crossing points connecting Muge to the interior of the country (Alentejo) and to the city of Santarém. It possesses undeniable historical value, forming part of the memory and heritage identity of the municipality of Salvaterra de Magos. (Source: www.salvaterrademagos.pt)

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Roman bridge, renovated in medieval times, which crosses the Muge stream, with a pebble deck and guardrails opened through slits, resting on 3 unequal arches, with a perfect turn. From the construction apparatus used, especially the larger arch, it is undoubtedly Roman in origin, however the other two smaller arches, due to their typology, are attributable to the Middle Ages. This Bridge was once one of the main crossing points, which connected Muge, both to the interior of the country (Alentejo) and to the city of Santarém.

Pretty little fishing village on the banks of the Tagus. There are chairs, barbecue tables and a water point. It is possible to take boat tours.

The construction of the Sorraia Valley Irrigation Work, of which this canal bridge forms part, began in 1959, and is believed to be one of the first works of its kind in Portugal. The Sorraia Valley Irrigation Work, which includes the Sorraia Canal, the Furadouro Dam and the Montargil and Maranhão dams, covers an area of 15,365 hectares, in the districts of Portalegre, Évora and Santarém, promoting the efficient use of water in agriculture in the fertile territories of the municipalities of Ponte de Sor, Avis, Mora, Coruche, Salvaterra de Magos and Benavente.

Although trains are not frequent on this line, they approach quickly. Be careful.

Pleasant place, with several places to rest. There is a good bar, with quality products and in-house production of some local specialties.