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'''Mendeira''' is a village in the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] parish of [[Cernache de Bonjardim]], having |
'''Mendeira''' is a village in the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] parish of [[Cernache de Bonjardim]], having fewer than twenty inhabitants. Climbing [[Mount Mendeira]] gives you a superb view over the whole area, situated in a meander of the river [[Zêzere]]. Since 2004 the Dutch artist [http://www.elssmulderswaijers.exto.nl Els Smulders-Waijers] lives, part-time, in Mendeira. There she finds rest and inspiration for her work. |
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Well known is the local ''festa'' to celebrate on the first weekend of August, when Mendeira is visited by hundreds of people. This festival takes place near the local chapel. |
Well known is the local ''festa'' to celebrate on the first weekend of August, when Mendeira is visited by hundreds of people. This festival takes place near the local chapel. |
Revision as of 14:36, 27 July 2006
Mendeira is a village in the Portuguese parish of Cernache de Bonjardim, having fewer than twenty inhabitants. Climbing Mount Mendeira gives you a superb view over the whole area, situated in a meander of the river Zêzere. Since 2004 the Dutch artist Els Smulders-Waijers lives, part-time, in Mendeira. There she finds rest and inspiration for her work.
Well known is the local festa to celebrate on the first weekend of August, when Mendeira is visited by hundreds of people. This festival takes place near the local chapel.