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Marvão Family Travel Tips

By 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.

Family Overview: Marvão, Portugal

By 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. Read More

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Hotels

Casa de Campo das Amoras (self-catering)

Fonte Souto de Baixo, Caixa 32
Sto.António das Areias-MARVÃO 7330-213 Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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Pousada de Marvão - Santa Maria

Rua 24 de Janeiro, 7, Santa Maria de Marvão 7330-122
Marvão Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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Albergaria El-Rei Dom Manuel

Largo de Olivença
Marvão 7330-104 Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
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Castelo de Marvão

Marvao, Portugal

Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: A well-preserved 13th-century castle with beautiful views of the Alentejo plains. The castle is currently under consideration for addition to UNESCO's World Heritage list.... Read More

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Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede

Portalegre, Portugal

Distance: 8.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This 73,000-acre wilderness area offers an interesting blend of rocky hillsides and flower-filled... Read More

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Castelo de Vide

Castelo de Vide, Portugal

Distance: 5.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Another of the Alentejo region's fortified medieval towns, Castelo de Vide is a great place to... Read More

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