What to do in Moita | Tripstance.com

Moita is a small town on the coast of Portugal, which is part of the eponymous area that has around 70,000 inhabitants. This area is very popular among tourists, due to its geographical location, as well as the traditional bullfighting. The area abounds with a variety of interesting tourist sites.

1. Parish church in honor of the Mother of God the protector of travelers (Paroquial Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem)

Church of Our Lady of the protector of travelers reflects the importance of passengers and travel in this area. The church dates from the early seventeenth century and consists of a portion of a stone pulpit in the center. It was built in the style of bare architecture with decorative and functional elements that have marked the places of worship at the end of the seventeenth century. The church has a gilded altar at the beginning of the seventeenth century. The walls of the main chamber was covered with blue and white tiles with the life of the Virgin. Parish Church of Our Lady of protection of passengers is classified as a monument of public interest in 2012.

3. Arena bullfighting Daniel do Nascimento (Square of Toiros Daniel do Nascimento)

Arena to fight a bull Daniel Nascimento made in 1950. Also, this was the site of one of the most if not the most important fair of the bulls in Portugal, which takes place in September, during a ceremony in honor of the Mother of God the protector of travelers. This arena every year visited by thousands of fans to enjoy bullfighting.

5. The altar in honor of the Virgin of Mercy (Platter of Nossa Senhora da Piedade)

This altar was erected in the old part of the Friends. Today's altar was built from parts of an old altar, as his reply, the mid-eighteenth century.

2. Rosario Beach (Praia Rosário)

Beach Rosario (Rosary) is made of fine white sand. Water has a great temperature for swimming. On the beach are located and arranged places for picnic with barbeque and panoramic views of the River Tagus. In nearby restaurants you can try a tasty stew typical of this region.

4. collection of royal portraits (colecção retratos de dos Reis de Portugal)

This collection of portraits of the kings of Portugal created by artist Miguel Antonio do Amaral is located in the main hall of the city.

Moita is very picturesque coastal town. Although relatively small, the place is rich in historical sites and natural beauty. In Moita maintains one of the largest festivals dedicated to bullfighting in Portugal.