Mealhas: Ceramics and Cycling Route

With traditional ceramics production and a cycling route, Mealhas near São Brás de Alportel offers two concrete points of interest for a stay. The verified information does not confirm that a workshop can be visited or that specific hotel rooms are available.

Verified information

• Terracota do Algarve is located in Vale de Mealhas, in São Brás de Alportel.
• Terracota do Algarve produces the well-known tiles of Santa Catarina, the Tijolo Burro brick and the Santa Catarina roof tiles.
• A 26 km, easy cycling route in São Brás de Alportel passes through Vale da Mealha; the stated average duration is 2 hours at 12 km/h.
• The traditional Festa da Espiga is celebrated on Ascension Thursday.
• A stone axe from the Fonte Velha site in Mealhas was found on a small platform with large limestone outcrops.

Plan your stay

The 26-kilometre easy cycling route passes through Vale da Mealha; the stated ride time of two hours is based on 12 kilometres per hour and is not an individual time estimate. Terracota do Algarve is verified as a business in Vale de Mealhas, but a previous programme visit does not confirm that tours are currently available. Check current access options and your hotel’s location.

Choose accommodation

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For geographical context, see the overview of Faro.