MARVAO TOURISM GUIDE
A spectacular sight from a spectacular site
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The splendid site and 360-degree panorama
alone would be reason enough to visit the medieval mountaintop village of
Marvão, but the town itself (a candidate for the World Heritage list), is
one of Portugal's most spectacular fortified villages.
The greatest attraction is the unspoiled medieval atmosphere in its steep
and narrow lanes with immaculately whitewashed houses, leading to a
magnificent 13th century castle rising from the rock. It contains a huge water cistern and nearby is a 13th century church with a
small but interesting museum of archeological finds and local
artifacts.
Most rewarding of all is climbing onto the walls, battlements and towers for
the impressive views, and staying for the stunning sunset and evening peace of the village.
To stay overnight, there is a charming pousada built among tightly clustered houses, also with magnificent views.
Nearby are the mountains of São Mamede, a natural park with Neolithic and Roman remains, wildlife, and Europe's largest colony of bats.
Marvão can be reached from Castelo de
Vide by infrequent bus service or taxi.
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Places Nearby
Castelo
de Vide - A Jewish enclave; medieval charm
Estremoz
- A legendary miracle; a luxury pousada
Monsaraz
- A white town; a magical medieval atmosphere
Evora -
A museum-town; a Roman temple; prehistoric sites
Vila
Viçosa - Marble extravagance; a royal retreat
Elvas -
Impressive military fortifications; a monumental aqueduct
Beja - A
famous 17th century love affair; a lavish old convent
Mértola
- Islam meets Christianity
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AROUND LISBON
AND TAGUS VALLEY Alcobaça Arrábida Azeitão Batalha Cascais Ericeira Estoril Fatima Leiria Mafra Nazaré Obidos Palmela Peniche Queluz Santarém Sesimbra Setubal Sintra Tomar |
ALENTEJO
Beja Castelo de Vide Elvas Estremoz Evora Marvão Mértola Monsaraz Vila Viçosa ALGARVE Albufeira Faro Lagos Sagres Silves Tavira Vila Real de Santo António Vilamoura |
BEIRAS (CENTRAL PORTUGAL)
Aveiro Belmonte Buçaco Coimbra Conimbriga Figueira da Foz Guarda Monsanto Piodão Serra da Estrela Viseu PORTO AND DOURO Amarante Lamego Porto |
MINHO
Barcelos Braga Gerês National Park Guimarães Ponte de Lima Ponte da Barca Viana do Castelo TRAS-OS-MONTES Bragança Chaves Vila Real THE ISLANDS Azores Madeira |