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The
market town of
Alvaiázere
is located in Central Portugal, approximately 163 kilometres north of
Lisbon.
The town was named by invading Arabs in the
eighth century. They baptised the town Al-Bai-Zir and over the years it
has evolved to it's present name.
Over the past decade Alvaiázere, thanks to
assistance from EU funding, has begun a programme of regeneration with
money being spent on public facilities including the municipal swimming
baths.
Alvaiázere, however is not only a town, but a
municipality and consists
of seven parishes - Almoster, Alvaiázere, Macas
de Caminho, Maças
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Dona Maria, Pelmá, Pussos and Rego da
Murta. The regional council offices are located within Alvaiázere.
The limestone mountain range, which depending on the season is
covered in heather and small orchids, which looms over the town has the
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Two rivers flow through and around the town. The River Nabăo, which
continues it's course to Tomar, is one and the other is the river Alge.
Fertile soil and slopes well adapted for Olive trees ensure the
continuance of the area's base economy, agriculture.
Alvaiázere is famous for Chicharo, a chickling pea. Residents continue
to hold festivals in the Chicharo's honour, which is usually eaten with
roasted piglet. Alvaiázere hosts a weekly market every Wednesday where
stalls are laden with every kind of fresh produce.
Although a small, market town Alvaiázere
has a range of shops, cafes, supermarkets, banks,
pharmacy and hospital as well as a refurbished sports
centre and swimming pool complex. |
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Alvaiázere Heraldic Shield |
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Alvaiázere Day - 13th June |
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