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
Marvão and Castelo de Vide
Two hill villages in the mountains near the Spanish frontier.
- Location
- Marvão and Castelo de Vide
- Duration
- Full day
- Best seasons
- Spring and autumn
- Pace
- Mixed
- Region
- Alto Alentejo
The story
Marvão perches on a granite crag with a castle that seems to hover above the plain. Nearby Castelo de Vide has a beautifully preserved Jewish quarter and fountains in cobbled squares. Between them the landscape is chestnut woods and stone walls.
The day
What you do
- 1Walk the ramparts of Marvão castle
- 2Explore the old Jewish quarter of Castelo de Vide
- 3Eat in a small family-run restaurant
Gentle on the land
A walking-friendly day in a natural park, with local guides and small family restaurants.
Where this is
Marvão and Castelo de Vide
Part of the journeys: Border Castles and Villages
Approximately 39.40° N, 7.40° W
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A star-shaped fortress town, and a short hop into Spain for lunch.
Full day
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Mértola
A hill town with Roman and Islamic roots, above a quiet river.
Full day
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