Ferreira do Zêzere (, ) is a Portuguese municipality in the historical Ribatejo Portuguese province and in Santarém District. The population in 2011 was 8,619,Instituto Nacional de Estatística in an area of 190.38 km2. The municipal holiday is June 13.
Parishes Administratively, the municipality is divided into 7 civil parishes (freguesias): Águas Belas Areias e Pias Beco Chãos Ferreira do Zêzere Igreja Nova do Sobral Nossa Senhora do Pranto
History Ferreira do Zêzere, founded by Pedro Ferreira and his wife in the 13th century, is said to be one of the most-visited villages in the district of Santarém. In the surroundings of the village there is the medieval Vila de Dornes with a view over the Zêzere River and classed as a Templar tower.
In January 2026, Storm Kristin caused a catastrophic amount of damage in the municipality of Ferreira do Zêzere. Between 4,000 and 5,000 homes and a majority of the buildings were damaged.
References
External links Notícias do Zêzere Town Hall official website Photos from Ferreira do Zêzere