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Wise Pilgrim APPA quiet village known for two things: Roman ruins and cheese. The Villa Romana do Rabaçal lies about 800 m north of town — a worthwhile afternoon detour if you're staying overnight. The excavated villa preserves excellent mosaic floors and the foundations of a 4th-century country estate.
Queijo Rabaçal, a small, firm cheese made from a blend of sheep's and goat's milk, has a protected designation of origin (DOP). You can find it at local shops and it travels well in a backpack.
There are no services for the next 11 km to Conimbriga — stock up here, even if you have to do it the night before.
There are no services along the next 11km to Conímbriga. Stock up in Rabaçal, the night before if you have to.
Keep on out of town along the road and turn right where indicated in the direction of the Castelo de Germanelo. A turn to the left appears 900m down this road. Turn there and follow a well-marked set of trails all the way to Zambujal.
