The village of Cachopo is located in the municipality of Tavira, in Serra do Caldeirão, between mountains and valleys.
Due to the prevalence of shale, the streets and typical houses have a rustic appearance. Cachopo’s residents are primarily involved in agriculture, livestock, beekeeping, and cork production. Additionally, the area has established industries such as linen production, aguardente production, and sausage production.
Visit the Cachopo Museum, an ethnographic and anthropological museum devoted to the Algarve’s culture and customs, as well as the Windmills.
Cachopo is a small, peaceful community nestled in the foothills of the “Serra do Caldeirão.” Restaurants frequently serve delectable dishes featuring game meat. It is good for hiking (albeit best avoided during the summer due to the heat) and is also well-known for its hunting. Every second weekend in May, a market for crafts and traditional arts takes place.
Some places to visit include the following:
“Santo Estêvo” Church
In the town centre, a 1535 pilgrimage site was restored in 2007.
“Fonte Férrea” Leisure Park
Located in a valley near the entrance to Cachopo (or on the way out to São Brás de Alportel), surrounded by trees and a year-round running creek, is a lovely leisure park and picnic spot with a swimming pool in the midst of the “Serra do Caldeiro.” The fountain, which dates from 1820, is named for the purity of its iron-rich waters.
Museum Center:
Exposes the visitor to the ethnological, historical, and ethnographic aspects of Cachopo, introducing them to their land and people. Agricultural implements, furniture, glass, metal, metrology, ceramics, costume, equipment, and utensils are only a few examples.
Additionally, take the opportunity to tour the area and dine at one of the local restaurants serving authentic “Serra Algarvia” cuisine.
