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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Belmonte, Portugal
Belmonte has an important Jewish community since the Jewish persecution that happened during Medieval times.
Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal
Castelo Rodrigo, from its lofty hilltop position, is a small village that looks down over the plateau stretching eastward to Spain.
Piodão, Portugal
Piodão, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Portugal’s Serra do Açor, is one of the twelve Historical Villages.
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.
Monsanto, Portugal
Monsanto is one of the twelve Historical Villages. It is located in a region called Beira Interior and is a hilltop village worth visiting.