Lagar de Varas - Vila Velha de Ródão, Portugal
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Torgut
N 39° 39.264 W 007° 40.153
29S E 614167 N 4390246
This is a museum focused in the production of olive oil with traditional methods.
Waymark Code: WM11WAT
Location: Portalegre, Portugal
Date Posted: 12/28/2019
Views: 1
Lagar das Varas was a olive oil workshop, using traditional methods based in animal power. With time the system was reinforced with a water mill and water power started to be used in parallel to the older method.
A few decades ago the place was abandoned but fortunately in 2007 the municipality bought the place and in 2011 started renovation works which led to the museum which can now be visited by the public.
It's very interesting, specially because it's a guided visit... and all for free. The guide really knows about the subject and loves to chat with the visitors.
Theme:
Olive Oil Production
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Summer - 1st May to 30th September
Tuesday to Saturday, from 09h to 12h30 and from 14h30 to 18h00
Sunday, 09h00 - 13h00
Winter - 1st October to 30th April
Tuesday to Saturday, from 09h to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 17h30
Sunday, 09h00 to 13h00 (only with an appointment)
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Street Address: Not listed
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