Mértola Weaving Workshop
Weaving woollen blankets is one of the region’s oldest traditional arts. At the Mértola Weaving Workshop, a cooperative of weavers continues to keep this tradition alive. The decorative motifs of these blankets are similar to an ornamental style seen in ancient Berber traditions, which is also found in archaeological objects. The workshop includes a store […]
Mina de S. Domingos | Mining Heritage
MINA DE S. DOMINGOS: A BIT OF HISTORY Land of contrasts, the area of S. Domingos Mine has a uniqueness that leaves no one indifferent. The mining area of Santo Domingo, part of the Iberian Pyrite Belt, was from ancient times a sought after place for the extraction of minerals and there is evidence of […]
Mértola , Museum Town| Heritage Circuit
Venture out on a journey through time and discover the legacy of the past in the streets and museums of Mértola’s historical centre. The Tourist Office of Mértola and the Mértola Museum have several visitation programs tailored to different groups and themes. DON’T MISS: National Monuments: Ancient Mosque/ Church; Castle; River Tower. Museums: Alcáçova; Islamic […]