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Mourão , City in Portugal
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Environment
Mourão is located in the south of Portugal, in the region of Alentejo (north of the Algarve).
At the rural and natural countryside of Alentejo there are thousands of miles of soft rolling hills and
plains with cork forest, olivetrees and a variety of wildlife - hunting is a very popular activity in this region.
Alentejo is also home of maby "the best" wine districts in the country.
Mourão is situated in the district of Évora. View all properties for sale in the district of Évora.
Some distances of interest
The closest airport is Lisbon Internationale Airport, located 150 km away.
It is more than 50 km to the mountains and less than 1 km to the nearest river.
If you enjoy playing golf, you might want to know that the nearest golf course is Montado Golf Course (more than 50 km away).
In Portugal the Atlantic Ocean is always "close by" - distances from estern inland border will
maximum be a two hour drive. The closest beach is less than 1 km away.
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Climate : Inland clima with hot dry summers and cold winter weather
Town character : Agricultural town
Primary Industry : Wine production
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Mourão can offer you:
- Sight: Archaeological-site, Castle/Ruins, Church, Historical-monument,
- Dining/Pleasure: Hotel, Restaurants, Bar, Coffé-shop,
- Shopping: City centre, Pharmacy, Supermarked, Shops,
- Sport/Activity: Fotball arena, Bath, Sailing, Windsurfing, Horseback-riding, Fishing,
- Public transport: Buss-terminal, Taxi,
- Public: Medical-care, Post-office,
- Level of education: Primary school
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Mourão - on the banks of west-europes largest lake
Municipal holiday: February 2
Population in the municipality: 3.300 inhabitants.
Mourão is a town and a municipality in the district of Évora, in south-east Portugal.
The Alqueva dam
25 km south-west of Mourão is a dam located at the Guadiana river - The Alqueva dam. This reservoir/lake is the largest in Portugal and also in Western Europe.
Alentejo is the driest and hottest region in Portugal. The project was made to produce hydroelectic power, irrigation for farms in the surrounding area, as well as a large reservoir where several tourist ventures are also being built.
The 96 metre high floodgates of the Alqueva dam were closed on February 8, 2002, and the hydroelectric power station started working in 2004. The village of Alqueva, gives the project the name. It is the site of the biggest ostrich farm in Portugal.
Granja Amareleja wine
The wine region of Granja Amareleja is centered around the town of Mourão. The region has the second tier IPR classification, and may some day be promoted to DOC. The combination of the region's schist-based soils and harsh climate has the potential to produce bold, full bodied, spicy red wines. The principle grapes of the Granja Amareleja region include Manteudo, Moreto, Periquita, Rabod de Ovelha, Roupeiro and Trincadeira. |
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