Historic Villages (Aldeias Históricas) Portugal
Historic Villages: Embark on a journey through time and tradition along the captivating route of Portugal’s Historic Villages.
Historical Villages – Portugal
Twelve villages/towns in Portugal were classified under a 1991 government program called the Historic Villages Program.
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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.
Linhares da Beira, Portugal
Welcome to Linhares da Beira, Portugal’s hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Serra da Estrela mountains.
Trancoso, Portugal
Trancoso parallels the history of Portugal, and it is a town whose narrow streets and stone houses preserve the medieval atmosphere.
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 Rodrigo, Portugal
Castelo Rodrigo, from its lofty hilltop position, is a small village that looks down over the plateau stretching eastward to Spain.