Discover Arrimal: Lagoons, Trails and Remarkable Landscapes

Arrimal is a destination for anyone looking to combine aquatic landscapes, regional design and active experiences. The Lagoas do Arrimal comprise three lagoons in the parish of Arrimal. Together with the Moinhos do Arrimal, the PR1 hiking trail and several event-related activities, they create a varied picture of the area. When looking for a holiday apartment in Arrimal, you can therefore consider whether your trip will be shaped more by observing nature, physical activity, art or a specific event date.

The Lagoas do Arrimal and their wildlife

The three Lagoas do Arrimal form in shallow surface depressions where rainwater collects. They therefore represent a type of landscape that can be appreciated not only for its size but also for how it was formed. Their fauna includes moorhens, little grebes, common toads, green frogs and water snakes. If you are travelling with children, you can use these names as a starting point and pay attention together to the different animal groups that belong to a lagoon landscape.

Lagoa Pequena also has a public washhouse. The lagoon is decorated with contemporary art, sculptures by local artists and traditional azulejos. As a result, the natural surroundings, local art and Portuguese ceramic tradition come together in one place. For a more peaceful day of travel, this cultural aspect can be deliberately enjoyed alongside observing the lagoons and their wildlife.

Views and trails around Arrimal

The Moinhos do Arrimal offer views of the Parque Natural das Serra de Aire e Candeeiros. This gives the area another landscape connection, distinct from the immediate lagoon environment.

There is also a specific point of reference for hiking enthusiasts: the PR1 Percurso do Arco da Memória e Serra da Lua hiking trail begins at the Parque de Campismo de Arrimal. Prior contact with CCRD Arrimal is required to access the Parque de Campismo de Arrimal. You should take this information into account if the hiking trail is part of your planned stay. It also distinguishes the question of where the trail begins from the organisational requirement for access to the campsite.

Events for different travel plans

The 10th Trail Carreiros do Pastor Arrimalano comprises a TRAIL SPRINT, a MINI-TRAIL, a hike and a KIDS RUN. Families may be particularly interested in the fact that, alongside the two trail variations and the hike, the event format also includes a specifically designated KIDS RUN. Which of these formats suits your trip depends on your preferred daily programme and the specific event date.

The 23rd edition of BTT Arco da Memória is scheduled for 20 September 2026. The event starts and finishes beside the Centro Cultural Recreativo e Desportivo de Arrimal at Rua do Outeiro No. 15, Arrimal, 2480-043 Porto de Mós. It includes the RAID and MINI-RAID routes. If you plan your holiday apartment around this date, you can regard the event as a separate focus of your trip and dedicate the remaining days to the lagoons, the Moinhos or the PR1.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans

A holiday apartment in Arrimal is a suitable search option if you want to plan your stay around the local features mentioned above. For a nature-focused trip, the three lagoons and their wildlife are the main highlights. Art enthusiasts can find contemporary art, sculptures by local artists and traditional azulejos at Lagoa Pequena. Those planning physical activity can consider the start of the PR1 or one of the aforementioned trail and BTT dates.

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