Place:Foz do Arelho, Caldas da Rainha, Leiria, Portugal

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NameFoz do Arelho
TypeFreguesia
Coordinates39.433333°N 9.216667°W
Located inCaldas da Rainha, Leiria, Portugal


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Foz do Arelho is one of twelve civil parishes (freguesias) in the municipality of Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 1,339, in an area of 9.62 km².

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Foz do Arelho started as being a small village belonging to the parish of Serra do Bouro, and was promoted to the category of parish in July the 5th, 1919. As far as it can be remembered, Foz do Arelho was always a seasonal vacation resort, chosen by the elite families. Worthy of notice, is the wealthy businessman Francisco Almeida Grandela, which promoted several local activities, such as schools, etc. which helped to develop the region, and increased the life-quality of the local inhabitants.

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