Linhares da Beira, Portugal
Welcome to Linhares da Beira, Portugal’s hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Serra da Estrela mountains.
Historic Villages – Portugal
Twelve villages/towns in Portugal were classified under a 1991 government program called the Historic Villages Program.
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Idanha-a-Velha, Portugal
Idanha-a-Velha is one of the twelve Historical Villages was once the site of the ancient and prosperous Roman town of Civitas Igaeditanorum.
Castelo Mendo, Portugal
Castelo Mendo was built on top of a hill at a strategic point. It is one of the twelve Historic Villages. Join me for a tour.
Sortelha, Portugal
Surmounted by a castle built on a formidable crag at an altitude of 760 metres, Sortelha still retains its mediaeval appearance intact through the architecture of its rural granite houses.
Castelo Novo, Portugal
Castelo Novo, one of the twelve Historic Villages, was built in the 12th century but was badly damaged by the earthquake in 1755.
Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal
Castelo Rodrigo, from its lofty hilltop position, is a small village that looks down over the plateau stretching eastward to Spain.