Fornalha

Fornalha is a hamlet in , , and has about 15 residents. Fornalha is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sítio arqueológico do Cerro do Castelo de Alferce and Barragem de Odelouca.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site, which is situated 3 km northeast of Fornalha.

Dam
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is a dam, which is situated 4 km southeast of Fornalha.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Caldas de Monchique and Alferce.

Hamlet
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is a spa town in the Monchique Mountains in the region of . It has been famous since Roman times for its waters, which supposedly have healing properties. is situated 4 km west of Fornalha.

Village
is a freguesia in the Municipality. The population in 2011 was 441, in an area of 96.12 km². Lies in this area remains of a medieval fortress from Muslim rule in Portugal known in Islamic sources as حصن المرجيق - Monchique fortress. is situated 4 km northeast of Fornalha.

Fornalha

Latitude
37.29958° or 37° 17′ 59″ north
Longitude
-8.51016° or 8° 30′ 37″ west
Population
15
Elevation
295 metres (968 feet)
Open location code
8C9H7FXQ+RW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9823851020
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
2268003
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