Cheleiros, Portugal

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Cheleiros

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Cheleiros is a small village in Mafra municipality northwest of Lisboa, known for its arched medieval bridge over the Cheleiros stream. It sits in a rural, hilly stretch of countryside between Mafra and Sintra.

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About Cheleiros

Cheleiros is a small village in Mafra municipality northwest of Lisboa, known for its arched medieval bridge over the Cheleiros stream. It sits in a rural, hilly stretch of countryside between Mafra and Sintra.

Country: PortugalLanguage: PortugueseCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: WET (UTC+0)
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Cheleiros is a small village in Mafra municipality northwest of Lisboa, known for its arched medieval bridge over the Cheleiros stream. It sits in a rural, hilly stretch of countryside between Mafra and Sintra.

Best forQuiet countryside stops; short detours from Mafra or Sintra; photographing the old bridge
When to goSpring for green countryside and mild weather
Getting aroundCar needed - no rail service; local buses connect to Mafra
Where to stayBase in Mafra or Sintra and visit as a day stop - Cheleiros has little tourist accommodation
Maybe skip ifYou want restaurants, shops, or any kind of nightlife

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