Fialho de Almeida, born in Vila de Frades, in Alentejo, lived the last years of his life in Cuba, where he died and was buried. Talking about Fialho de Almeida is talking about one of the most important writers of the national literary scene. He was a great figure in...
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Bread
Bread is especially relevant in the Alentejo traditional cuisine as it is an essential ingredient in almost all dishes, such as soups, “migas”, gazpacho and stews.The Feast of Our Bread, event of the Annual Fair of Cuba, aims to promote local products. This festival...
Complementary Cultural Heritage
Complementary Cultural Heritage O Chafariz da Fonte dos Leões -“The Fountain of the Lions” – Cuba, near the ancient Roman road leading Évora to Beja, next to the washtubs. The Fountain was built in 1923 by the Mayor of that time, Mr. Constantine Taborda Morais....
Rated Heritage
Rated Heritage : Ponte Romana “Roman Bridge” (located between Vila Ruiva and Albergaria dos Fusos) Represa Romana “Roman Dam” (located next to the Chapel of Our Lady of the Dam) Poço de S. Vicente “St. Vicent’s Well” (near the exit from Cuba to Vidigueira) Monte do...
Tourist Information Office
The Tourist Information Office is placed in Municipal Library of Cuba.Address: Rua da Sociedade Filarmónica 1º de DezembroContact: Tel: 284 419 904 – Fax: 284 419 905Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday – 10h-13h / 14h – 18hClosed: Sunday and Monday...
Traditional Sweets
In Cuba, the taste is an open world to pure flavors. The existence in Cuba of the Carmo’s Convent and a close proximity to the Convent of “Nossa Senhora da Conceição” (Beja), gives to convent sweets an important role in the region. The recipes made by local bakers...
Centre Christopher Colon
History / Description: This centre is the result of a partnership between the Municipality of Cuba and the Association of Christopher Colon. This is a space of discovery that invites and encourages the visitors to discover, by themselves, who the Finder really was.A...
Monumental Heritage
Igreja e Recolhimento do Carmo “Carmo Church” – 17th and 18th centuries (Cuba) Igreja Matriz de São Vicente “St. Vincent’s Church” – 16th / 18th centuries (Cuba) Igreja de São Pedro “St. Peter’s Church” – (Cuba) Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Rocha...
Cultural Entertainment
Carnival The Carnival Parade, organized by the Municipality of Cuba, is a playful and recreational activity whose main goal is to promote the county. The initiative also seeks to encourage creativity, imagination and the spirit of partnership within the community....
Cultural Tour
Tour One – “Town of Cuba” Start the tour near the Railway Station in the Garden of the Combatants.Some points of interest in the town of Cuba: • Garden of the Combatants and Monument in honour of the Combatants • Court Square – Court Building...
How to arrive
The County of Cuba benefits from strategic links to the main cities of the region, Évora and Beja. It also benefits from the main road connection points that ensure national integration through the IP2 and EN 256, both with an exit to the A6, which ensure a link with...
Where To Stay
Casa Alto da Eira Casa Alto da Eira is located in Albergaria dos Fusos, in the municipality of Cuba. Its recovery was according to the village’s architecture, creating an integrated environment. Its 4 bedrooms (3 with private bathroom), equipped kitchen, large living...