Arruda dos Vinhos () is a municipality in the historical Estremadura province and in Lisbon District, of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 13,391,Instituto Nacional de Estatística in an area of .
The present Mayor is André Filipe dos Santos Rijo, elected from the Socialist Party.
Parishes Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (freguesias): Arranhó Arruda dos Vinhos Cardosas Santiago dos Velhos
Places of interest In 1809-10 several forts were constructed in the municipality as part of the Lines of Torres Vedras, which were defensive lines to protect the Portuguese capital Lisbon from invasion by the French during the Peninsular War (1807–14) or, in the event of defeat, to safely embark the British Army led by the Duke of Wellington. Two of the hilltop forts, the Fort of Carvalha and the Fort of Cego, were recently restored and can be visited.
Notable people Irene Lisboa (1892 in Quinta da Murzinheira – 1958) a Portuguese novelist, short story writer, poet, essayist and educational writer Marco Baixinho (born 1989 in Arruda dos Vinhos) a Portuguese footballer with over 330 club caps See also Arruda DOC, a wine designation.
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External links
Town Hall official website Arruda dos Vinhos' wine cellar Partido Socialista - Arruda dos Vinhos Schools:Externato João Alberto Faria Students History of Arruda dos Vinhos, people, links History of Arruda dos Vinhos, people, links Arrudense: Outdoor Activities, trekking Andre Rijo: Candidato do Partido Socialista à Câmara Municipal de Arruda dos Vinhos