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Marvao, Portugal
THE FINAL FRONTIER: Portugal's Marvco Castle (courtesy, Wikimedia)

Marvão Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Climb an ancient castle's walls for spectacular views
  • Explore medieval border town villages
  • See the oldest synagogue in Portugal
  • Hike the trails in Serra de São Mamede Natural Park
  • Go on a nighttime bat safari

Marvão Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

For centuries, mountains, wheat, water, and castles were the elements of survival in Portugal's Alentejo region on the border with Spain. Although sparsely populated, this area accounts for nearly a third of Portugal's mainland. Within an hour's drive of Lisbon, the Alentejo stretches from the banks of the Rio Tejo (Targus River) south to the mountains of the Algarve region. On the fertile plains farmers still tend cork tree forests and grow wheat. And for centuries rulers bet on their kingdom's safety by building mountain fortresses.

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Hotels

Casa de Campo das Amoras (self-catering)
Fonte Souto de Baixo, Caixa 32
Sto.António das Areias-MARVÃO, Portugal
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Distance: 1.0 Miles
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Pousada de Marvão - Santa Maria
Rua 24 de Janeiro, 7, Santa Maria de Marvão 7330-122
Marvão, Portugal
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Distance: 1.0 Miles
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Albergaria El-Rei Dom Manuel
Largo de Olivença
Marvão, Portugal
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Distance: 1.0 Miles
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Attractions

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Castelo de Marvão
Marvao, Portugal Map
Distance: 1.3 Miles (from destination center)
Description: A well-preserved 13th-century castle with... Read More
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Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede
Portalegre, Portugal Map
Distance: 8.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This 73,000-acre wilderness area offers an... Read More
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Castelo de Vide
Castelo de Vide, Portugal Map
Distance: 5.4 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Another of the Alentejo region's fortified... Read More
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Marvão Vacation Rentals

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90098 Villa in Esposende
Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 14
Amenities: BBQ, Central heating, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Garage, Iron, Laundry, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Towels
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T1 - Qta das Amendoeiras 3
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Swimming Pool, TV
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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 5
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Full kitchen, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Utensils
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