Mertola

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Mértola is a Portuguese village raiana dodistrito Beja, Alentejo region and sub-region of Baixo Alentejo, with over 2 000 inhabitants. The village lies situated on a hill on the right bank of the Guadiana river, just upstream of the confluence of Oeiras river.

It is the seat of the sixth most extensive municipality of Portugal, with 1 292.87 km ² and 7274 inhabitants (2011), divided into seven parishes. The municipality is bordered to the north by the municipalities of Beja and Serpa, east Spain, south of Alcoutim and west by Almodovar and Castro Verde.

The Mértola village is known for the São Domingos mine

a couple of storks ... in the south of Portugal they find on the borders of the roads, they make their nests on the electricity poles

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Beira Rio

Rua Dr. Afonso Costa No. 108 Mertola

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Hotel Museu

Rua Dr Afonso Costa No: 112 Mertola

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Monte da Eirinha

Monte da Eirinha Mertola Beja

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Monte da Eirinha

Monte da Eirinha Mertola Beja

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Rua da Ombria, No. 9, Ombria, Algarve Loulé Faro

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Popular places to visit

Castle of Mertola

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Mertola when you spend time at Castle of Mertola. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Pulo do Lobo

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pulo do Lobo during your travels in Mertola. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Museum of Mertola

4/5(2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Mertola, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Mertola. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.