History of Rabaçal
The name: from ‘rabaça’, an umbelliferous plant of land with running water. A town and seat of a concelho until 1853; it included Zambujal, Degracias, Santiago da Guarda and Atianha (3,270 inhabitants in 1801). Pombalinho and Alvorge were added later; in 1849 it had 5,172 inhabitants. In 2013 its freguesia merged with São Miguel and Santa Eufémia.
What to see in Rabaçal
Roman villa of Rabaçal
Included in the World Monuments Watch; museum in the village.
Castelo de Germanelo
On a nearby hill; foral (royal charter) of Afonso Henriques from 1142. Site of Public Interest since 2014.
Population and location
In the 2011 census, the former freguesia of Rabaçal had 291 inhabitants; its area is 8.79 km².
Festivals and food
Queijo Rabaçal DOP, made from sheep’s and goat’s milk, cured and semi-hard.
The Portuguese Camino in Rabaçal
Rabaçal is at km 9.0 of the Alvorge – Cernache stage. It has restaurants, a bar, a shop and a private albergue. Although the Camino lets you take a 1.5 km shortcut, it is worth going through the village to rest and try Rabaçal cheese.
Frequently asked questions
How many albergues are there in Rabaçal?
This guide lists 1 place to stay for pilgrims in Rabaçal, with checked prices, beds and seasons.
Which stage of the Portuguese Camino is Rabaçal on?
At km 9 of the Alvorge – Cernache stage (26.1 km / 16.2 miles); 17.1 km remain to Cernache.