Bemposta

Bemposta is a locality in , . Bemposta is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Monchique Town Hall and Igreja matriz de Monchique.

Town hall
Photo: Bextrel, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Church
Photo: Martin Robson, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a church.

Monastery
Photo: Peter Broster, CC BY 2.0.
is a monastery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Caldas de Monchique and Alferce.

Hamlet
Photo: Bextrel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 southwest of Bemposta.

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 east of Bemposta.

Bemposta

Latitude
37.31964° or 37° 19′ 11″ north
Longitude
-8.53335° or 8° 32′ 0″ west
Elevation
491 metres (1,611 feet)
Open location code
8C9H8F98+VM
Geo­Names ID
2270957
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