The best road cycling routes around Galveias

The Albufeira do Maranhão is a large reservoir near Avis in the Portuguese region of Alentejo, east of Montargil. It was created by the construction of the dam on the Ribeira de Seda river, which was completed in 1957. The lake covers around 1,960 hectares and is primarily used for the irrigation of agricultural land and for power generation. Its widely branched shores with cork oaks, olive trees, and gentle hills characterize the typical landscape of the Alentejo.

The Barragem de Montargil is a large reservoir near Ponte de Sor in the Portuguese region of Alentejo. The dam, completed in 1958, impounds the Sor River into a lake about 20 kilometers long, which was originally created for the irrigation of agricultural land and for power generation.

The municipal airfield of Ponte de Sor is located in the Portuguese region of Alentejo and was opened on November 17, 2004. Originally, it had an 800-meter-long runway, which was extended to 1,800 meters in 2008. Today, the airfield is an important center for pilot training, aircraft maintenance, and the deployment of firefighting aircraft for forest fire suppression. The site features modern aircraft hangars, training facilities, and a flight control tower opened in 2023. The airfield is also known for the international Portugal Air Summit, where new developments in aviation are presented.

Vale da Bica was formerly an important agricultural area for Ponte de Sor due to its fertile soils and good water supply.

Fountain providing fresh water all year round, even on days when the thermometer 🌡 exceeds 40°C.

The Ponte de Sor pedestrian bridge, inaugurated in 2012, is a 32-meter-long tubular metal structure over the Ribeira de Sor. Designed by artist Leonel Moura as an interactive sculpture, it stands out for its LED lights that change color with the passage of pedestrians and cyclists. Main Features Structure: 32 meters long in a tubular three-dimensional truss, without central pillars. Author: Plastic conception by the visual artist Leonel Moura. Usefulness: Connects the riverside area (next to the restored mill) to the left bank (Arneiro area), serving pedestrians, cyclists, and hand-pushed motorcycles. Night Lighting: Equipped with sensors and lights that interact and change color according to the movement of passers-by. Location and Setting Location: Riverside area of Ponte de Sor, in the district of Portalegre. Routes: Part of the local urban art route and the PR1 PSR - Percurso da Ribeira de Sor hiking trail.

Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen (Porto, 1919 – Lisbon, 2004) is one of the highest voices of the European twentieth century. The first woman to win the prestigious Camões Prize (1999), her poetry combines the light of the Mediterranean, classical myth, love for the sea, and a rigorous civil commitment against the dictatorship.

This tribute is a public art piece in corten steel titled "Voa", developed after a challenge launched by the municipality. The Concept: The sculpture cuts out the silhouettes, in positive and negative, of a flock of swallows in full flight. They appear united with each other, conveying a strong idea of freedom and ascent towards the sky. The Link to the Poetess: The piece was specifically designed to integrate a poem by Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen focused on the values of freedom and justice, making the perfect counterpoint to the Court building located there. The choice of location and poem evokes Sophia's famous thought, so often cited in Ponte de Sor: "We see, we hear and we read, we cannot ignore".