Aldeia do Sobreiro, Mafra

Discover the picturesque miniatures village handmade by José Franco and don’t miss the opportunity of trying the typical warm bread with chorizo.

Aldeia do Sobreiro, Mafra
© Câmara Municipal de Mafra

The Aldeia do Sobreiro is a village made by miniature clay animated figures which represent several different professions and typical activities from the small villages.

At the Sobreiro village you might discover ao show the little ones all the characteristics of a rural village with a flowing water canal.

All the mechanized figures are propeled by water or electricity and were all hand made by the artist José Franco.

You might easily find this village on the national road which links Mafra to Ericeira.

More information:

Location:

Sobreiro, Mafra

Schedule:

Open everyday from 9.30am to 6pm (winter) and from 9.30am to 7pm (summer)

Recommended Excursions:

Mapa Interactivo:

Mafra

What to see:

What to do:

Surf
Walking

Other towns and nearby cities to visit:

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✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

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