In this event we'll be travelling through one of the most beautiful valleys in the Mafra region, the Vale do Arquitecto, with its different textures, landscapes and enchanting trails.....In addition to this attraction, we'll also pass by the Zambujal Fort, which has been restored and is one of the best preserved of the entire Torres Vedras defensive line. Not to be missed!

Architect's Valley:

This is a hidden valley at the gates of Mafra. To get there, you have to follow the water line of the stream that leads to an isolated and surprising hermitage that was probably built in the 17th century.

The winding access is rewarded by the natural beauty and silence of this magical place. The true origin of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Architect is unknown, but according to legend, it is due to the promise of a fisherman who, on being freed from the sea on a stormy day, promised it to Our Lady of Help. Inside, the images of saints from the Mafra School of Sculpture stand out.

Zambujal Fort:

The Zambujal Fort is located in the parish of Carvoeira, in the municipality of Mafra, and is part of the second of the so-called Lines of Torres Vedras.

It is located at the western end of the second line, in the Serra Gorda, overlooking the River Lisandro and its tributary, the Vidigueira stream. Taking advantage of an elevation in the terrain, it dominated the surrounding region and the road from Ericeira to Belas, passing through Carvoeira.