Abrantes, The Story of The Mountain
The exclusive and romantic city of Abrantes, climbs a hill on the right side of the river Tagus, taking control of the entire valley from Belver to Constancia.
This town of Celtic origin, including in antiquity as a place where lots of gold, has retained its old jealously. This is indicated by squares, castles and monuments. It has a population of 13,646 inhabitants and belongs to the district of Santarém, located in the central part of the country. A great attraction is the Tower of Abrantes. This tower, up the mansion of nobility, which today only ruins remain. Tourists can also enjoy the monastic complex in Tomar Convent or the Castle do Kristo. Your options are first class hotels including the Hotel highlights tourism, which has 30 rooms and first class facilities, the hotel Abrantur and Casa Joao Chagas.
Speaking of important information for tourists, it is important to mention that the nearest international airport is the Lisbon Portela Airport, which is located about about 11 kilometers from the city. Abrantes is an exquisite city, perhaps by tourists speaking, not of the most popular destinations in Portugal, but that does not make it any less beautiful. City alone and has a unique charm, to be as hung over the hill. Abrantes and its special atmosphere, depth, nature and historic preservation, tourism becomes a preserve.