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Cascais is a Portuguese municipality and it is here that the parish of Alcabideche is located. The parish spreads over an area of 39,76 square kilometres and is inhabited by 42,160 people, as last counted in 2011. The patron saint of the parish is St. Vincent.
Alcabideche has a long history and was populated by various people of various origins and cultures like Roman, Arabic and Iberian. Each year, thousands of tourists take cheap flights to Alcabideche to drink in the culture, heritage and architectural wonders of the place. When people take cheap flights to Alcabideche and visit the city, one thing they never fail to notice is the strong influence of Romans. The influence of the Arab civilisation is also something to watch out for. Some people are of the opinion that the name Alcabideche actually comes from the Arabic word “al-qabdaq’” meaning water source which refers to the existence of two main water sources in the city.
Tourists, after checking into any of the fine hotels in Alcabideche, can visit the nearby settlements to check out the various attractions there. They can also enjoy and experience the lifestyle of a beautiful European village for a few days. They can easily escape the fast routine of city life by visiting the settlements and villages in and around the city of Alcabideche. The popular settlements around the place include Adroana, Abuxanda, Alcoitao, Village Juso, Atrozela, Mulberry, Alvide, Goatherd, Bicesse, Janes, Malvernn Sierra, Murches, Oleaster and Manique.
There are a number of attractions in the city of Alcabideche which reflect the rich cultural heritage of the place. Some of the notable structures and monuments that must be visited are windmill of the parish of Alcabideche, Roman Villa Alto Lemon, Chapel of Our Lady of the Conception of Porto Covo, Cemetery of Visigothic Alcoitao, Watermill of Atrozela, Farm House of the Maniques and Manique Palace. The latter is actually the house of Marquis Minas of Quinta Minas.
The culturally rich city is thus a delight for every tourist, the languid yet refreshing lifestyle acts as a catalyst in the enjoyment of the various sights and sounds of the city.