But Mértola is mostly known as the village museum because, justly and through relevant work carried out by the Municipality and the CAM - Mértola Archaeological Site, is today the most important place in Portugal, in terms of museum displays and heritage preservation , the Islamic culture, and to publish in a dignified manner the past and the presence of this civilization in the South of our country for more than 5 séculos.As its winding streets, the castle with the ancient fortress, the mosque today serving the Christian worship and conhecídissimo #Festivalislamico held from 2 in 2 years, carry the visitor to this past almost immediately. Look at last enjoy the important food and Alentejo wines!