Valada Village

Valada is one of the eight parishes in the Municipality of Cartaxo, and is also one of the oldest. According to historians, the Romans were the first farmers in the Valada field, however it was during Arab rule that the first documents appeared making reference to their uber rich land.The ex-libris of the parish is the Tagus River, with its surrounding space of great beauty, its river beach, picnic area and camping site. A meeting place, par excellence, for outsiders who visit the parish.As a heritage, Valada is proud of its church dating back to 1211, during the reign of Dom Afonso II. Losing part of its beauty, after the restoration in 1962, its patron saint is Nossa Senhora da Espectação do Ó.

The village of Valada is a small Portuguese town, located in the municipality of Cartaxo, district of Santarém, in the Ribatejo region. Here is some information:Characteristics1. Population: Around 1,500 inhabitants.
2. Area: 11.2 km².
3. Population density: 134 inhabitants/km².
4. Altitude: 20-30 meters above sea level.History1. Origins: Possibly founded by the Romans.
2. 12th century: Part of the municipality of Cartaxo.
3. 15th century: Agricultural and livestock development.Points of interest1. Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (18th century).
2. Capela de São Sebastião.
3. Fonte do Castelo (historical monument).
4. Praia Fluvial de Valada (river Tagus).
5. Walking and cycling trails.Activities1. Agriculture (cereals, fruit and vegetables).
2. Livestock farming (cattle, pigs and poultry).
3. River fishing.
4. Rural tourism.
5. Cultural and religious events.Accessibility1. Located 10 km from Cartaxo.
2. Access via the EN365 national road.
3. Public transport: buses.
4. Nearest train station: Cartaxo.