Altarpiece of the main chapel of the Church array Escalhão (Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo) (*)-Did you know ... here an unusual Christ observes his twin brother on the way to Calvary?

The municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo has three notable churches: the church of the monastery of Santa Maria de Aguiar (**), the church of Escarigo, with its chancel (*) and the church of Our Lady Escalhão or church … (Read more)

placed 4 of March of 2020 by Castile - 2 Comments
Historical Village of Castelo Rodrigo (**)- Christopher de Moura hero or traitor?

Historical Village of Castelo Rodrigo (**)- Christopher de Moura hero or traitor?

"Castle Rodrigo I kept the image of thirty years, when I first went there, an old decaying village, where the ruins were already only a ruin of ruins, as if everything were to undo in … (Read more)

placed 1 of March of 2020 by Castile - 1 Comment
Melo (Gouveia) (*) -equity and literary route Vergílio Ferreira

Melo (Gouveia) (*) -equity and literary route Vergílio Ferreira

"I have in my village of Melo an affection that is more than that, why is this profound way that it has shaped my sensibility. In person I am, the environment in which I grew up left a mark … (Read more)

placed 6 de January de 2020 by Castile - 3 Comments
Tower of Homage of the Castle of Pinhel (*)-is one of the most beautiful medieval towers Portugal

Tower of Homage of the Castle of Pinhel (*)-is one of the most beautiful medieval towers Portugal

donjon of Pinhel Castle was sent to the king gift Dinis, and the structure of the old fence medieval Pinhel that is well preserved, having 800 meter perimeter. Just missing a small section giving … (Read more)

placed 6 the September the 2019 by Castile - Review and make your mark!
7 Notable local Tourism Pinhel

7 Notable local Tourism Pinhel

The county Pinhel, in addition to its beautiful scenery, especially in the spring they have a heritage that deserve your must-visit. Pinhel has arredado status of tourist routes, and it is the fault of all, but perhaps the main cause … (Read more)

placed 28 of July 2019 by Castile - 2 Comments
Historic Centre of Pinhel (*)- Why is the Portuguese do not know you exist?

Historic Centre of Pinhel (*)- Why is the Portuguese do not know you exist?

In late spring 2002 first visited the historic city of Pinhel and isolated and we were surprised by its monumentality. Quickly we understand the importance of this small town, serene and abandoned their luck and barely knew that we … (Read more)

placed 28 of July 2019 by Castile - 1 Comment
Historic village of Linhares da Beira (Celorico da Beira) (***)

Historic village of Linhares da Beira (Celorico da Beira) (***)

Knew Linhares da Beira located on the face Northwest Natural Park of Serra da Estrela (****), It is one of the most beautiful historical villages of Portugal? Place names Linhares da Beira owes its name to Linen, it was widely grown in this region. … (Read more)

placed 13 de May de 2019 by Castile - 8 Comments

Panels Tile Path Station Iron Vilar Formoso (Almeida) (*)

Tile panels of Vilar Formoso Railway Track Station Almeida municipality has many tourist attractions that here previously exposed: -Fortaleza de Almeida (Historical Village of Portugal) -Historical Village of Castelo Mendo (**) -village … (Read more)

placed 13 from April to 2019 by Castile - 7 Comments
MENDO CASTLE (***) (Almeida), I have visited this fantastic historical village?

MENDO CASTLE (***) (Almeida), I have visited this fantastic historical village?

The description made by José Saramago in "Journey to Portugal" in 1981 Mendo Castle is very faithful: "The first stop of the day is in Castelo Mendo. Side view is a fortress, village completely enclosed by walls, with two … (Read more)

placed 5 from April to 2019 by Castile - Review and make your mark!
Sheet set of Vilar Maior (Sambucus) (**)

Sheet set of Vilar Maior (Sambucus) (**)

Vilar Maior (Sambucus). Vilar Maior Castle. Probably not many Portuguese who know the village of Vilar Maior Sabugal in the county and yet is one of the most beautiful of Beira Interior. Learn why! Do not judge the reader (or … (Read more)

placed 22 of March of 2019 by Castile - 5 Comments
Sheet set and Spa Longroiva (Mêda) (*)-Miraculous waters Templar territory

Sheet set and Spa Longroiva (Mêda) (*)-Miraculous waters Templar territory

In my penultimate visit to Longroiva, in the county of Mêda, in 2008, I like cicerone the pastor Anthony Lover, much knowledge and patience to visitor as Interrogator, pass away in 2010, for him wish a beneficent rest. Longroiva is a … (Read more)

placed 9 of October 2018 by Castile - 2 Comments
Historical Village of Marialva (Mêda) (***)-It is one of the most beautiful villages of Europe

Historical Village of Marialva (Mêda) (***)-It is one of the most beautiful villages of Europe

“August 19 - Departure of Cancelos to Marialva. We passed the village of Meda, rather crowded and does not offer the decay appearance of other settlements. Marialva way to rocky terrain and variously injured. Distance from Meda a league. Appearance … (Read more)

placed 1 of October 2018 by Castile - 9 Comments
Coa Valley Archaeological Park (*****)-A new life

Coa Valley Archaeological Park (*****)-A new life

The Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley (*****), it seems to resurface, with science to point new data for the joint occupation of modern man sapiens sapiens and Neanderthal man. And yet the news of the renewal of the car fleet … (Read more)

placed 29 of July 2018 by Castile - Review and make your mark!
Viewpoint of the High sapinha (Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo) (*)-One of the most beautiful places to watch Almond Blossom

Viewpoint of the High sapinha (Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo) (*)-One of the most beautiful places to watch Almond Blossom

In National Highway 221, between Escalhão and Alva Barca found the remarkable Alto viewpoint of Sapinha. Here we observe the cease of the inhospitable plateau Spanish, to give the valley of the River Douro and its tributary Águeda; here forms a plain … (Read more)

placed 11 de February de 2017 by Castile - Review and make your mark!
Castle Sabugal

Castle Sabugal

Castle Sabugal. The donjon of the five machines is unique in Portugal. The Castle of Sabugal is a rugged fortress built in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The keep of unusual height, elegance and format - the Tower … (Read more)

placed 3 de August de 2016 by Castile - 2 Comments
Historical Village of Sortelha (Sambucus) (***)

Historical Village of Sortelha (Sambucus) (***)

Sortelha. Historical Village of Portugal. A 760 meters of altitude, Sortelha is one of the most beautiful villages of Portugal Surpassed to Port Vila, to which the people call entry, travel in time and we are reflecting in a small village of Medieval. … (Read more)

placed 27 of July 2016 by Castile - 3 Comments
Gazebo Fragão Raven (Butters) (***)-It takes time and silence to drink this landscape

Gazebo Fragão Raven (Butters) (***)-It takes time and silence to drink this landscape

The Fragão Raven, seen from afar, It looks like a Chinese painting. Rounded boulders mixed with white flower heather and broom in clumps also rounded by wind. On top, the human hand has left a ball-point in March. Well marked … (Read more)

placed 12 November of 2015 by Castile - Review and make your mark!