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Sardoal in central Portugal

The picturesque town of Sardoal in central Portugal clings to the northern banks of the River Tagus (Rio Tejo) and has for many years been a haven for gardeners.

 

The town has held the title of Best Town Garden in Portugal for many years due to the sheer amount of flowers and flowering shrubs on display through the narrow, cobbled streets which drape from every nook and cranny available.

 

Sardoal in central Portugal for the most part is a sleepy country town steeped in history though benefiting from all the basic amenities including mini-market, cafes, pharmacies, school, bank and train station.

 

The majority of streets are cobbled and on an incline, lined with white washed houses of varying ages. The town's centre is no less floral and is over looked by a large, intricately hand painted tiled freeze and large stone weather vane.

There is no written record of when Sardoal was founded however it was long before the 12th century as there are letters mentioning the town by Queen Santa Isabel as far back as 1313. Inhabitants of Sardoal are fondly referred to as Os Lagatos (the lizards), a term which was coined by Gil Vicente the 15th century Portuguese playwright who had strong links to the town.

Sardoal has many artistic connections not least a collection of seven 15th century oil painted oak panels - the work of the Master of Sardoal which document the best of Portuguese Manueline painting.

Sardoal in central Portugal

Sardoal in central Portugal

Sardoal in central Portugal Sardoal in central Portugal
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Amenities in Sardoal, central Portugal

Sardoal, though a small town, has all the amenities necessary for living including shops, art galleries, pharmacy, banks, schools, mini-market, health centre, train station, post office, bakers, butchers and tourist information office.

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