1. Arraiolos

2.  It´s a Portuguese village situated in the south of the country and it is worldwide known by its famous carpets. Arraiolos

3. It´s the main village of the municipality which has about 7450 inhabitants.

4. It has a dry climate. Summer is hot and winter is cold.

5. Monuments Arraiolos has a rich historical heritage

6. The Castle The stone fountain The mother-church The pillory

7. The typical dishes are: soup of dog-fish; bread- soup; stew of lamb; chicken-pie and conventual sweets. The most famous sweet is pastry of salted pork fat. Gastronomy

8.  The most famous are the historian and writer Cunha Rivara and the painter Dordio Gomes. Famous people

9. The S.Boaventura´s Fair; the Gastronomical Festival of the Pie, the comemorations of the Holy Week and... Traditions

10. ...the most famous one is the Festival called “ The carpet is on the street”. Traditions