This place has the collection of pretty much anything that José Franco put his hands on. He was, apparently, a well known potter but this "village" was his true heritage. Worth a visit for young and old. (Don't forget to visit the ceramics shop. Really...More

You can see this typical place in less than an hour. It's good for a visit with children under 6. It has souvenirs of Portugal.

Ola also traditional handicraft pottery. You will spend a couple of hours wondeing around and see some traditional lifestyles. Free entrance and affordable prices. Nice place to take kids.

Everyone who wants to understand the rural areas of Lisbon and Mafra should visit Jose Franco's exhibition. In the beginning, this was just the workplace for Mr. Franco and where he tried to see his handcrafted pottery to weekend drivers going to the beaches. Today,...More

A small aldeia (village) showing how people of Portugal lived years ago informative, educational and interesting. A traditional restaurant and taverna as well as displays of how people lived in the old days. Well worth a visit, free entry and things to buy at a...More

Lovely little Museum of Portuguese life entry is free just spend a few hours browsing. fantastic pottery shop at very good prices thier pottery workshop is on the other side of the road. You can buy fresh Paó com chouriço and a jug of wine...More

Jose Franco is a renowned Portuguese artist and this is a public open air exhibition / playground. It’s free to enter so you shouldn’t compare it with something that has an entrance fee but if you think of it as a big playground with some...More