Historical villages of PORTUGAL
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Travel back in time and discover 12th century villages with its imposing castles in a region full of history. SPAIN
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GENERAL INFO
HIGHLIGHTS 12th century Historical Villages Mountain landscapes Old castles Prehistoric Rock Art of C么a Valley Roman paths and bridges Great trails Quiet scenery
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Challenging mountain bike rides in the remote 12th Century Historical Villages. Ride on Roman paths, enjoy awesome single tracks and test your fitness going up some long up hills.
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WALKING Walk on Roman paths and do an immersive time travel through unique 12th Century Historical Villages, where you can find remains from the Roman time.
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Living room in the old chapel
CONVENTO DE BELMONTE The Convento de Belmonte was built on the ruins of Nossa Senhora da Esperança Convent which dates back to Portugal’s distant past and from where the explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral set off to discover Brazil. In its décor, this modern Pousada has maintained the historical inheritance of the convent dating back to the 13th Century.
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Piodão by night
INATEL PIODÃO Nestled in the Serra do Açor Mountains, just 300 meters from Piódão, the hotel is integrated into the landscape of the slate village. The settlement is laid out along the slope like an amphitheatre since the mountains here are quite steep and village had to adapt to the terrain. It has been dubbed the “Nativity Scene Village”.
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Pateo
INATEL LINHARES This historical village situated in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela mountains takes pride in its imposing, powerful castle, built by King Dinis in 1291. This small village is typical of the Beira region with granite houses and narrow streets and magnificent mountain landscapes. The hotel has 26 totally equipped rooms. Meeting room, swimming pool, tennis court, Wi-Fi and private parking.
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Detail of a room
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Dining room
CASAS DO CÔRO The amazing Casas do Côro are located in the heart of the medieval village of Marialva, in a region where the presence of man reaches as far back as the Paleolithic era. From the panoramic terraces and also from the swimming pool you can admire the region’s landscape with its hills, deep valleys and meandering rivers that are an invitation to unforgettable walks.
AWARDS for PORTUGAL Portugal is being discovered by more visitors that are enchanted by this charming country. PORTO: European Best Destination 2014 (#1); 2012 (#1): Lonely Planet: Best European travel destination for 2013 LISBOA: World Travel Awards: 2014 Europe’s Leading Cruise Destination / Cruise Port Best European Destination: 2010 (#1); 2013 (#2) Tripadvisor top destinations 2014 (#23): PORTUGAL: World Travel Awards: 2013 World’s Leading Golf Destination 2014 Europe’s Leading Tourist Board 2012/2013 Europe’s Leading Beach Destination: The Algarve 2012/2013 Europe’s Leading Golf Destination: Portugal World Economic Forum: 7th most visitor-friendly country in the World Condé Nast Traveler and its readers as the best country to visit in 2013. UNESCO: There are currently 16 sites on the list, with several others hoping to join soon (Marvão, Lisbon’s Baixa district, Vila Viçosa, Arrabida, Mafra Palace, Buçaco Forest): Jeronimos Monastery Tomar’s Templar Castle and Convent Prehistoric Rock Art of Côa Valley Belem Tower Elvas Fortifications Angra do Heroismo Sintra Guimarães Pico Island Vineyard Culture Evora Porto’s Old Center Laurisilva Forest Batalha Abbey Douro Valley Alcobaça Abbey Coimbra University