Castles, Villages and the Spanish Border
Monsaraz, the Village Above the Lake
Monsaraz
Walk the walls of a medieval hill village with the great lake below.
Half day
Castles, Villages and the Spanish Border
Elvas and a Lunch Across the Border
A star-shaped fortress town, and a short hop into Spain for lunch.
- Location
- Elvas
- Duration
- Full day
- Best seasons
- Spring, autumn and winter
- Pace
- Mixed
- Region
- Alto Alentejo
The story
Elvas is one of Europe's great fortified towns, with ramparts, forts and a monumental aqueduct, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spain is only a few minutes away. Visit the fortifications in the morning, then cross the frontier for an easy lunch and a stroll.
The day
What you do
- 1Walk the bastions and visit the main fort
- 2See the Amoreira Aqueduct
- 3Cross to Badajoz for lunch, then return
Gentle on the land
A heritage day best enjoyed on foot and by a single private vehicle.
Where this is
Elvas
Part of the journeys: Border Castles and Villages
Approximately 38.88° N, 7.16° W
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Marvão and Castelo de Vide
Marvão and Castelo de Vide
Two hill villages in the mountains near the Spanish frontier.
Full day
Castles, Villages and the Spanish Border
Mértola and the Guadiana
Mértola
A hill town with Roman and Islamic roots, above a quiet river.
Full day
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