Castle Belver (Hawk) (**) - One of the five must-see monuments of Knights of the Order of the Hospital in Portugal

Belver Castle, situated on the right bank of the Tagus river, a hill slope steep granite cone, is one of the finest Romanesque castles in Portugal and one of five notable monuments of the Knights of Malta (the Hospital) in our territory. The site was important in the defense of our territory in the fight against the Muslims for control and monitor the crossing of the Tagus. Strategically built with vast domain in the landscape, it is easily defensible by (Read Full Article)

Historic Centre of the village of Crato (*) - In the heart of the Knights Hospitaller

We confess, that here in Portugal Noteworthy, we have a quiet boroughs especialpredilecção by Alentejo with its soothing and quiet recatos keeper of historical value. An example is this town of Crato, which also houses churches, manor houses and the ruins of the castle with architectural elements that reflect even a former opulence. For here were the Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Alans, with the latter Crato was already bishop and his name was (Read Full Article)

Anta's Tapadão or Aldeia da Mata (Crato) (**) - A wonderful monument anichador cattle

The Anta da Aldeia da Mata or the Tapadão Anta, which stands in the landscape of Alentejo is a monumental granite megalithic Neolithic Period, visible on the road to the left-Crato Aldeia da Mata. He has great size and is in good condition. The chamber consists of seven large-scale props, which is crowned by a huge stone (table or hat). It has the imposing height of 3.8 m to 4 m in diameter. It also has a large hall with about 11 (Read Full Article)

River Beach Alamal the river Tagus (Belver-Hawk) (**)

The Alamal River Beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal in this genre, the natural environment that surrounds it. It is located on the left bank of the Tagus river, and is classified as "Accessible Beach". It has sandy ocean lifeguard and renewed every year. The scenery is breathtaking Those who visit the beach Alamal not forgotten the views of the Castle Belver (**), the broad sheet of placid waters, the beach of fine sand and especially the magnificent (Read Full Article)

Cottage Covão of Abitureira in Belver (Hawk)-A haven waiting for you on the river Tagus (Article sponsored)

The Northern District of Portalegre, which is bounded by the river Tagus runs docked here and consists of the counties of Nice, Crato, Alter do Chao, Hawk and Castelo de Vide is forgotten tours of Portugal, although it has much to offer: remarkable monuments, natural areas, food, crafts and especially peace of mind because of low population density and not forgetting the "breadth of vision". House is Covão Abitureira (Read Full Article)