The Municipality of Arganil, the district of Coimbra. It is bordered on the north by Plank and Oliveira do Hospital, on the west by Penacova and Vila Nova de Poiares, the south by Gois and Pampilhosa da Serra, and this for Covilhã and SEIA, the district of Guarda, and is still bounded by the East River cial and north by the River Alva. It has an area of 332.9 km2, which is divided into 18 parishes: Anseriz, Arganil, Barrel of Alva, Benfeita, Celavisa, tree stumps, Cerdeira, Coja, Folque, Moura da Serra, Piódão, Orchards, Pombeiro da Beira, S. Martin Cork, Sarzedo, Secarias, Teixeira and Vila Cova do Alva.
WeatherThe climate of Arganil County has a generally similar temperatures to those recorded in the center of the country. Average annual temperatures range between 15 º -16 º C, with hot summers (20-22 ° C) and mild winters (9-11 ° C). Represent the characteristics of a continental climate, with sharp features Mediterranean, the rains are more frequent and abundant in late autumn, winter and early spring.
FloraThe flora of the Municipality of Arganil initially consisted of traditional hardwood species such as oak, chestnut, strawberry trees, especially softwood species like pine, but in recent decades these species have been replaced by exotic species, of which Eucalyptus is the most significant example, but to highlight the existing vegetation coverage in the Protected Area of Serra do Goshawk (APSA), which contains two well defined zones, the Forest Margaraça and Fraga da Pena, where there is a cascading waterfall whose is about 70 meters tall.
The FaunaThe fauna, in regard to mammals is to highlight the presence of the boar, genets and mongoose, for the birds, we found the hawk, owl of the woods, eagle, eagle wing round, black crow, wood pigeon, turtle dove and bullfinch , are also some species of herpetofauna, would stress is that the salamander and lizard tail compressed water.
Economy
From the economic point of view, its origins are primarily agricultural, despite the difficulties of making a profitable agriculture, given the conditions of the hilly terrain.
With improved accessibility, have seen the establishment of some industries in industrial areas, particularly in the Industrial Pole of Relvinha, where there is a growing supply of industrial infrastructure.
Brief History of County
The numerous historical references to the Municipality of Arganil and archaeological remains dating back to one of the earliest stages of human history, the Chalcolithic - Necropolis of windmills - and the Roman Period - Roman Military Camp of the Lomba Cano. The adjacent hill once housed a village Lusitanian who later "gave" rise to well-armed Roman garrisons. Established the camp in the castro, strategic and impregnable place, the army remained stationed there about one hundred years, possibly at the crossroads of centuries I before and after Christ.
Was granted a charter to Arganil in 1114, early in the twelfth century, by granting the Bishop of Coimbra. Passed again in 1394 for possession of Bishops Coimbra.D. Manuel I, on June 8, 1514 granted a new charter or 'new card' to the town of Arganil, which today is stored in City Hall, although without the title page.
In 1809 the village was marked by the French invasion, the troops having been stationed in Wellington at the Chapel of Mercy, which became their refuge and ammunition depot.
In February and March 1811, the French Massena left a trail of death and pillage in Arganil, the point of being considered one of that in Portugal suffered most from the invasion that "bloody Corsican (Napoleon) vomited on the Peninsula Hispanic. "
In the 30s, 40s and 50s of this century, is born the Regionalist movement, especially in the capital, led by those who had left here in search of better living conditions. This is a spontaneous movement in order to raise funds to carry out works and improvements in the villages that saw the birth and that the Government did not run. Were roads, water supplies, etc.. that this movement has financed, in most cases, in its entirety. All this movement (Committees, Unions, Leagues of Improvements) grew around the House County Arganil, still in fervent activity.
What to VisitIn CountyRio AlvaAçor MountainIn the Town of AncerizChapel of Our Lady at the Foot of the CrossChapel of Saint AnthonyChapel of St. PeterChurchIn the Town of ArganilSt. Peter's Church of ArganilChurch of Mercy of Arganil or Santa IsabelChapel of Our Lord's AgonyPillory Arganil
Chapel of Nossa Senhora da LadeiraChurch of Nossa Senhora do Monte AltoParish ChurchTheatre Alves CoelhoIn the Town of Barril do AlvaSourceBridgeFluvial Beach of UrtigalRiver Beach barrel AlvaIn the Town of BenfeitaChapel of St. Rita
Capela do Senhor dos Passos
Monument to Lady of the Way
Jardim Gonçalves Leonardo Mathias
Monument Dr. José Simões Dias
Alminhas Bridge Fundeira
Chapel of Nossa Senhora da GuiaChapel of Our Lady of needsChapel of St. BartholomewChapel of St. SimonChapel of Our Lady of the AssumptionCascade Fraga da PenaFountain of slumsSource of fliesChurch of slumsChurch of Santa CeciliaForest of MargaraçaFraga Bridge PenRiver BeachPeace towerIn the Town of CelavisaChapel of Our Lady of Good VoyageChapel of Saint AnthonyPicnic ParkIn the Town of blocksPark monkWell of CespaFluvial Beach of PejadouroIn the Town of CerdeiraCapela de Santo Amaro
Chapel of Our Lady of Good VoyageFountainSource Santo AmaroChurchIn the Town of CôjaAlmasChapel of St. AnthonyChapel of the Lord's SepulchreChapel of Nossa Senhora da RibeiraSourceChurchRiver Beach Mills AlvaPilloryRoman BridgeRiver Beach CôjaIn the Town of FolqueChapel of St. PeterMonastery FolqueIn the Town of Moura da SerraSouls of ValadoChapel SorgaçosaChapel of the ditchFountain of ditchSource casariasSource of the topPool SorgaçosaTank Community CasariasTank Community ValadoIn the Town of PiódãoTypical village PiódãoTypical village of Chãs MaresChurch PiódãoChapel of St. SundaysCascade Ports UpChurch of St. John the BaptistWater Mill Quinta dos CoicisMuseum PiódãoPonte da Foz de MaresRiver Beach in Cha MaresRiver Beach PiódãoIn the Town of OrchardFountain of OrchardsFoz da Fonte da Moura
ChurchPonte da Foz da MouraBridge OrchardsRiver Beach OrchardsClock towerIn the Town of Pombeiro da BeiraChapel of the Holy Clover
Chapel of Our Lady of Loureiro
Dam of PillowcasesChapel of the Holy QueenChurchPilloryIn the Town of S. Martin CorkChapel of St. Peter
Dam of PillowcasesCapela de Santo AmaroChurchBridge MucelaIn the Town of SarzedoFountain Square of the village squareChurchBridgeRiver Beach Boat ValeiroIn the Town of SecariasChapel of St. MichaelChurchRiver Beach of CascalheiraRiver Beach Peneda TalhadaIn the Town of TeixeiraBridge CartomiloChapel of Our Lady of Good VoyageIn the Town of Vila Cova do AlvaAlmasChurchChurch of MercyPilloryBridgeConvento de Santo Antonio do AlvaGastronomyAppetizersCorn Bread from Arganil
Ham
Fresh Cheese Sierra Açor
Sheep cheese from the Serra do Goshawk
Goat Cheese Sierra Açor
Cottage cheese
SoupsSoup nuts
Unto broth
Caldo Verde
Chicken Broth with Mountainous
Papa-Laberça
Soup to Nuts
Soup Stew
Bean soup
Soup Black-eyed Peas
Green Bean Soup
Wild radish soup
Soup turnip and Grand
Soup Serrana
Fish DishesRice Sardines à Moda da Serra
Baked Cod with potatoes
Cod Oil
Bacalhau à Moda Christmas Sierra
Codfish S. Martin
Cod Ball
Sardine Ball
Fish River
Raw Cod Salad
Escabeche of Sardines
Trout with Rice Sprouts
Trout of the clumps to Fashion
Sierra Trout to Fashion
Meat DishesRice Cabidela
Rice Pombo Bravo Manor
Beef Ball Convent Folque
Meat ball
Lamb Stuffed with blocks of Fashion
Stuffed belly to Fashion Folque
Stuffed belly to Fashion Vila Cova de Alva
Stuffed with Goat Fashion Barril de Alva
Cabrito the Serrana
Carolos with Fried Bacon
Chanfana
Coelho Bravo to Fashion Arganil
Stew Fashion Arganil
Chicken Fashion S. Martin
Hen the Florida Serrana
Where to StayIn the Town of ArganilHotel Arganil ***
Residential Canary ****
Municipal Park Camping Arganil
Improvements Commission for Monte Redondo
In the Town of CôjaPension Flower Alva
Residential Victocális
Côja Camping (Camping and Mountaineering Federation of Portugal)
In the parish of PiódãoEstalagem do Piódão - INATEL
House Bakery
House of Algar
Union Progressive Chãs D 'Mare
Holiday Village - Improvements Committee Piódão
House of Malhadinhas
In the Town of SecariasCasa do Rio
In the Town of orchardsCamping Bica (Parish of Orchards)
House of Glory
Casa de Campo
In the Town of Moura da SerraImprovements Commission for Moura da Serra
In the Town of BenfeitaImprovements Commission for slums
Where to EatIn the Town of ArganilMy Restaurant
The Grid
Piri-Piri Grill (Take Away)
Pizzeria Argus
Filipe
The Custard
Charles
Mont'Alto Restaurant Bar
Marujinho Beiras
Regional Tavern
Tijoana
Shale
In the Town of SarzedoThe Mill
Impala
Aroma Park
In the Town of SecariasThe Umbrella of Alva
St. Martin Parish in CorkBeira Alva
Domino
The Corner
Youngest
In the Town of CôjaD. Ramiro II
Lagar do Alva
Prensa da Ribeira
Balconies of Alva
In the Town of Barril do AlvaManjar Barril de Alva
In the Town of PiódãoThe Fontinha
Piódão XXI
The Pit River Beach Pejadouro, located in the Town of blocks, is bounded by the river Ceira.
The Municipality of Arganil, the district of Coimbra. It is bordered on the north by Plank and Oliveira do Hospital, on the west by Penacova and Vila Nova de Poiares, the south by Gois and Pampilhosa da Serra, and this for Covilhã and SEIA, the district of Guarda, and is still bounded by the East River cial and north by the River Alva. It has an area of 332.9 km2, which is divided into 18 parishes: Anseriz, Arganil, Barrel of Alva, Benfeita, Celavisa, tree stumps, Cerdeira, Coja, Folque, Moura da Serra, Piódão, Orchards, Pombeiro da Beira, S. Martin Cork, Sarzedo, Secarias, Teixeira and Vila Cova do Alva.
From the economic point of view, its origins are primarily agricultural, despite the difficulties of making a profitable agriculture, given the conditions of the hilly terrain.
The numerous historical references to the Municipality of Arganil and archaeological remains dating back to one of the earliest stages of human history, the Chalcolithic - Necropolis of windmills - and the Roman Period - Roman Military Camp of the Lomba Cano. The adjacent hill once housed a village Lusitanian who later "gave" rise to well-armed Roman garrisons. Established the camp in the castro, strategic and impregnable place, the army remained stationed there about one hundred years, possibly at the crossroads of centuries I before and after Christ.
