Hiking in Conimbriga and Mouros River Valley

Inhabited since pre-Historic times, Conímbriga was occupied by Roman troops in 139 BC and it became the prosperous capital city of the Lusitania province. In the next century, during the reign of Emperor Augustus, the urban part of the city grew. It was during this period that some of the most important buildings for everyday life in a Roman city were build such as the forum, the amphitheatre and the thermal baths. Later, a three-nave basilica was built in the town’s centre. You can also visit the Museum where several rooms will take you to everyday life at this Roman city through objects discovered after many years of excavations, its religious life, architecture manor houses and their decoration and even life at the forum.

Hike through the Mouros River valley, past the waterfall where the Romans bathed and making much of the route on the banks of the same river. We will also pass by a small village at the base of Sicó Mountain. It is a 10 kms very pleasant hike.