The
River Museum (Museu do Rio), in the small village of Guerreiros do Rio, near Alcoutim, preserves traditions, techniques, artifacts and memories linked to the Guadiana River and the riverside
populations. It portrays the heritage related to the river, resorting
to the study of the natural heritage, fluvial ethnography, local
history and industrial archeology linked to the river, shipbuilding,
tidal mills, etc.
Its objective is to preserve the identity, customs and traditions of the local populations, being an instrument for disseminating and valuing their history and knowledge.
Photo credits: Alcoutim Municipality
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