The Alentejo - Portugal - page 470

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( 268 083 459; www.atejazzcafe.com/home ; Rua Serpa Pinto 65) The place to head for a varied sched-
ule of jazz or fado most weekends.

Shopping
The turismo can provide a list of artisans who work with cork, clay, wood and iron, mak-
ing figurines, bells, sculptures and unique pieces (most work from their homes, but many
are happy to receive customers - it makes a great visit). Those who make bonecas, the
clay dolls for which the town is famous, include Irmãs Flores OFFLINE MAP (

268 322 018;

9am-1pm Mon-Sat, 2-7pm Mon-Fri) , Afonso Ginja OFFLINE MAP (

Largo da República 31-32; 268 081

618; [e-mail]; Rua Direita 5) and Fátima Estróia OFFLINE MAP (Rua Narciso Ribeiro) .
The weekly Saturday market held on the Rossio provides a great display of Alentejan
goodies and Estremoz specialities, from goat- and ewe-milk cheeses, to a unique style of
unglazed, ochre-red pots.

Casa Galileu
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( 268 323 130; Rua Victor Cordon 16) If you miss the Saturday market, visit this shop southeast
of the Rossio. It is crammed with locally made items, including essentials such as flat caps
and cowbells.

HANDICRAFTS

Information

Caixa Geral de Depósitos Bank & ATM (Rossio Marquês de Pombal 43)

268 332 042; Av 9 de Abril) At the northeastern end of town. Centro de Saúde (

Police Station ( 268 338 470; Rua 31 de Janeiro)

Post Office (Rua 5 de Outubro; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri)

Turismo ( 268 339 227; www.cm-estremoz.pt ; Casa de Estremoz/câmara municipal, Rossio Marquês de Pombal;
10am-1pm & 2-6pm)

Getting There & Around