Things to See & Do in Quinta do Anjo

Things to See & Do in Quinta do Anjo

Grutas da Quinta do Anjo ou Grutas do Casal do Pardo/ Caves of Quinta do Anjo or Caves of Casal do Pardo

The funerary monument known as Grutas Artificiais da Quinta do Anjo / Artificial Caves of Quinta do Anjo were identified in the last quarter of the nineteenth century during limestone extraction on the site, this action caused the partial destruction of the necropolis with larger incision in the caves 3 & 4.
The archaeological excavations were made in 1876 by António Mendes under the guidance of Carlos Ribeiro, although it is believed that may have existed earlier. In 1906 Antonio L. Marques da Costa finished the excavations & since then the monuments have been studied by many Portuguese & foreign researchers.

Most notable is the publication made in 1965 of the exhaustive catalogue of material found on this necropolis by the German archaeologist Vera Leisner. In 1934 these caves were classified as a National Monument of Portugal April 5, 1934.

Caves 1 & 2 are in excellent condition, unfortunately the other two are nearly all destroyed over the years.

Latitude: 38.564278N Longitude: 8.938514W

Capela de São Gonçalo/Chapel of São Gonçalo

The Chapel of Saint Mary, located in the village of Cabanas, Quinta do Anjo parish is a small temple of pilgrimage, sixteenth century octagonal building & hypostyle porch - there are only the two similar in the country in Tomar & Janas/Sintra

It is thought it was used for the worship linked to the protection of cattle/livestock. It was built by the Marquises des Minas, former owner of Quinta da Torre/Azeitao. It is classified as a Property of Municipal Interest by DGEMN since 2002

Rua Venâncio da Costa Lima

Cabanas

GPS: 38°33'31''N, 8°57'36''W

Venâncio da Costa Lima

A visit to Venâncio da Costa Lima allows guests to discover the history & values of this family winery. It is one of the oldest wineries in the region. Here we explain the principles behind creating white, red and Setúbal Moscatel wines. Visits end with a wine-tasting in the “Old Cellar”, where the barrels of Setúbal Moscatel age. The visit can also include tasting regional products, such as the Azeitão cheese, homemade bread, smoked sausages and ‘fogaças’.

Monday to Friday: 9am to 12pm & 2pm to 5pm

Preferably with prior booking
Saturdays: Booking required

Rua Venâncio da Costa Lima, 139
2950-701 QUINTA DO ANJO

vcl@venanciodacostalima.pt

Espaço Fortuna - Arts and Crafts

Tradition & Diversity
Arts & crafts were once the only form of production that existed, & craftsmanship was linked to needs, customs, feelings, norms & values.
In this region, the artisanal supply is diversified, from agricultural implements to pottery, ceramic tiles & artistic ceramics to copper, brass & iron work, weaving & wood carvings.

Works of love & dedication that honour ancestral traditions.

Because of the history & architecture of the Fortuna complex, it is visited by both national & foreign tourists.
In fact, the buildings, dating back to the 19th century, have a unique character & envelopment, which give visitors a sense of well-being and tranquillity.

Here you can have the experience of observing the process of transforming clay into pieces of art, just as it was executed in the middle of the century XVIII with the accompaniment and explanation of a craftsman.

You can visit the workshops and watch the master craftsmen

Explaining how it begins with the extraction of the natural mud/clay.

This clay red or white is then treated and used in the pottery where the forms of the pieces are designed & made
Pieces that are then cooked then glazed to acquire a solid texture after they are

Signed or imprinted with the emblem of the craftsmen etc
They are then painted and then cooked again at temperatures close to 1000 degrees Celsius, after which they are again cooked to finally be displayed in the store.

The manufacturing processes followed is pure craftsmanship which makes the product unique, you will find a special place to have contact with the ancestral knowledge of art.

History of Tiles - A Teliers de Azulejo

With the help of a professional painter you can paint your own tile & after being cooked in our ovens it will be delivered to a destination of choice.

In our Shop you can find a variety of regional products, such as Arrabida honey,

regional cheeses, wines & many other delicacies. You can also take a trip to the coffee shop & enjoy the fabulous regional delicacy,

Famous cheeses and delicacies, delicious jams and liqueurs, unparalleled wines and sparkling wines, Arrêbida's sweet honey, fabulous vegetables are some of the examples of what we can find here.

Estrada Nacional, 379 - Quinta do Anjo

geral@espacofortuna.com

www.espacofortuna.com

GPS 33 ' 38 "N 58.99 55 ' 8 "W 40.55

LIMA FORTUNA

Duarte Fortuna & Sofia Lima Fortuna, son & granddaughter of Emídio, founded Lima Fortuna with the mission to recover Arrabidine – the Secret of Arrábida’s Monks, for being an exceptional & surprising digestive beverage.

Being in the same family for three generations it was important to keep up traditions & the most important factor was to keep the Secret of Arrábida’s Monks alive, improving it & making it even greater, in order to be tasted as a true experience.

So in 2012 Lima Fortuna was founded aimed at the recovery of Arrabidine – the Secret of the Arrábida’s Monks & the House of Arrabidine, where it is now produced.

Also exploring traditional processes, which were born with the recovery of Arrabidine, plus with the thought of going further & recovering more family recipes as well as investing in the field of spirits

THE HOUSE OF ARRABIDINE

The building is an old olive press, built by the friars of the Order of Santiago, of the Palmela Castle, at the end of the XVII century. It was restored in 2012 under the Leader project “Arrabidine – the mythical liqueur of Arrábida” a community initiative promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Sea, Environment & Regional Planning & co-financed by the EAFRD.

When the time came to decide where Arrabidine would continue to be produced, & entirely in the traditional way, in view of such heritage & with so much history to tell, Sofia decided to transform the old olive press into a new cellar, keeping the structure & the original architectural design of the building.

They are proud of being the House of Arrabidine, the only company producing the liqueur, entirely the traditional way, according to the original recipe and owner of its registered trademark.

THE CELLAR

For storage & ageing, is the cellar is excellent. The architecture of the building naturally favours the storing & conservation of the spirituous beverages in the vats, barrels & bottles that rest there.

In there, one can find the original vats, where Arrabidine rests before being bottled. The existing underground reservoirs, used to store olives while at the olive press, also works as an ageing cellar for some bottles of Arrabidine, which will only be marketed several years after being bottled.

THE PRODUCTION

Their production is artisanal, traditional. The whole process leads them to put into every bottle a good dose of dedication, respecting the recipes & adding value to an industry that is being reborn in the XXI century.

The technology used serves the purpose of the unarguable quality of products, established by the analysis & tasting done by some big connoisseurs, their liqueurs & spirituous beverages are analysed by an oenologist before being distributed.

THE SHOP

The Cellar Shop, in addition to having products for sale, acts as a platform for homemade gastronomic products & for products from Quinta do Anjo. The selection of the products relies on the knowledge of the product & its manufacturing process, which enables visitors to have great experience.

VISITS TO THE CELLAR

If you are interested in better getting to know The Cellar & taste The Secret of Arrábida’s Monks, visit us.

Monday to Sunday
10am to 12:30 & 2pm to 5.30pm

Guided tour to the Cellar & Shop
20 to 45 minutes
info@limafortuna.com

Rua Venâncio da Costa Lima 117
2950-701 Quinta do Anjo

Casa Agrícola Horácio Simões

Was founded by José Horácio Simões in 1910 & is already in the third generation.

The winery is located in Quinta do Anjo, where its vineyards are located, giving birth to regional wines, red & white & D.O.C classification, Setúbal muscatel, moscatel roxo.

Here the wines are made, either in press for the newest wines, or in stone wineries in the Serra da Arrábida, the old vineyards, both by traditional methods, such as walking on foot, keeping the family tradition of this house secular.

They proudly display their identity with Heart & soul & being located right in the center of the village, it is an integral part of the lives of people, who gather there for a simple coffee or business that taking advantage of the facilities of the cellar rich in history, & ancient architecture.

The Casa Agrícola Horácio Simões, has a lovely indoor & outdoor space also incorporating a shop, where in addition to the products of the house, you can also find a range of other products, always having in mind, to promote & dignify the Península de Setúbal & Quinta do Anjo. There are wines, cheeses, curd, sheeps butter, jams, breads, regional sweets & handicrafts, which can be bought or tasted at the winery.

Rua João de Deus, 10
2950-731 Quinta do Anjo
enoturismochs@gmail.com
www.horaciosimoes.com

Closed On Tuesdays

38°34'00.8"N 8°56'31.1"W