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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Portalegre to Salamanca?
The direct drive from Portalegre to Salamanca is 212 mi (341 km), and should have a drive time of 3 hrs 13 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Portalegre to Salamanca, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with top places to visit like Castle of Alter do Chão and Portas do Ródão Natural Monument, or the ever-popular Castle of Belver.
The top stops along the way from Portalegre to Salamanca (with short detours) are Castle of Marvão, Serra da Estrela, and Ciudad Rodrigo. Other popular stops include Castelo de Belmonte, Parque Arqueológico do Vale do Côa, and Sé da Guarda.
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Castle of Belver
Castle
The Castle of Belver offers a great experience with its stunning views of the village and the rivers. Accessible through a stone staircase, it leads to a viewpoint near the castle entrance with beautiful vistas of the Tagus river and Alamal river beach. Inside, visitors can explore the central tower and chapel, learning about the castle's history while enjoying panoramic views from the rooftop. The nearby Belver village and Teijo river beach are also recommended for a visit, offering clean waters and picturesque surroundings.
Castles...Castles...and them some...Along the Rio Tejo with spectacular views makes for a splendid adventure...The combination of the chapel makes Castle of Belver unique with it's setting up from the village...Hospitalis and Templar's...what more could you ask for...Resident Cowboy and supporter of the economy of Portugal since 2016!
Dickie Larue — Google review
Castle was closed for one day with no prior warning on the website, however it looks like it would be a good visit on another date when it's actually open. Great views of the village and up and down the river. Short walk up the hill from the carpark in the village to a very scenic and nicely structured castle building.
**EDIT** Visited the castle again when it was open and it was a great experience. €2 entry for adults and €1 for students. The main tower has 3 accessible floors with a video playing on one and more description boards about the castle's history on both lower floors. The top floor is open air with even better views than from the entrance.
The walls are very easy to walk around and the chapel is worth having a look at as well. Upping the rating from 4 to 5 stars because of the great value for money to visit the castle.
John Varwell — Google review
An amazing place, full of history and the most amazing views.
Rute Alarcão — Google review
The castle was well preserved with a lot of interesting information. We arrived just before closing and the man at the entrance very kindly let us in and happily answered any questions we had.
Karen Borges — Google review
Incredible setting and spectacular castle. Not many reasons to venture this far in land in Portugal, but if you are in the region, this little gem is worth the trip.
Edward — Google review
The castle is accessible through a stone staircase, leading to a viewpoint near the castle entrance with a nice view to the Tagus river and the Alamal river beach. There is a public fountain near this viewpoint.
Inside the castle walls there is a central tower and a chapel both of which are visitable. Inside the tower the castle's history is explained and at the rooftop one can appreciate a nice view of the surrounding area. Walking along the walls gives another nice view and one can appreciate some of the few inner structures of the castle.
The castle is small so it won't take much time to visit.
Pedro Silva — Google review
Beautifully preserved and stunning crusader castle, in a pretty historic town and with stunning views over the valley below.
Anthony McReavy — Google review
One of the most beautiful castles I went. Beautiful view over Tagus river. Great food and beachs in the area.
Emanuel Rodrigues — Google review
Nice Castle although it is quite small and therefore quick to visit. The historical explanations on castles in the area are detailed and provide interesting knowledge to understand the region. The view from the central tower is astonishing and cover the river sides near by.
Gaspard Siestrunck — Google review
Fantastic views and very well maintained castle. Belver village is also worth a visit. The nearby river beach beach is definitely to recommend if you want a dip in the clean waters of the Teijo river
Nicole Kosters — Google review
This was situated in a quaint little town with spectacular views
Fantastic little rustic village, where life slows down to a crawl, local market looked amazing ( closed on mondays ) fantastic 13th century castle also closed on monday, but thats ok on the flip side we picked up a 10 year bottle of local red wine for under 5€,
Mcgrath Eoghan — Google review
Nice Castle in the middle of town. Easy parking and great views. Elevator was broken which would have easily let my mother up onto the rampart.
Sam Burroughs — Google review
Beautiful pearl of Alentejo! Worth visiting while being around.
Magda Mickiewicz — Google review
It was great to go back in time love history
Paul Howson — Google review
Great renovation on this monument. Great views. It would be fun to have some animation on it during some days of the year.
Ana Silvestre — Google review
Great views of town from castle walls. Lost a star as displays only in Portuguese Visit was inexpensive €1 or €2 each.
Pete Gee — Google review
A charming village castle that overlooks the square.
André Lencastre — Google review
Alter do Chão is a very nice clean pretty town
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Largo Barreto Caldeira, 7440-049 Alter do Chão, Portugal
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Portas do Ródão Natural Monument
National park
Nature & Parks
Geologic Formations
To break up my road trip, I stopped here to view this beautiful natural wonder. If you have time, it's worth the stop and since you can drive to the very top, it's an easy access spot.
Aaron Spicker — Google review
What an interesting piece of history in an unexpected part of Portugal. On our way up to Santander we stopped nearby in our motorhome.
Mike Marks — Google review
Precioso lugar para ver el Tajo. Además tienes la opción de poder hacer visitas en catamaran. Si vais por la zona, es visita obligada
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Beautiful place to see the Tagus. You also have the option of being able to make visits by catamaran. If you are in the area, it is a must.
María José — Google review
Very informative area of the town indicating that a neolithic settlement was here 30 million years ago. It was also a stopping point for the Roman army around the time of Christ. The river is at its shollowist in the dry season to enable large scale crossing. There is also so much nature to observe here in current times. OK so the town is a little drab but the Waterside element has so much to offer. Boat trips, nice restaurant, motorhome parking with services in a quiet safe place. We kind of fell in love with this area of the town. An unexpected unexpectedly good find !!!
Mike Marks — Google review
A majestic place. Huge geological formation, with the river crossing right in between. Retired place, not crowed, not full of chaos, cars, people, etc. Just a great place, with multiple points of view around it, like close to the water or on top of the mountains, to appreciate this place. Just search for the one you prefer.
Eliseu Guimar?es — Google review
Nice view, but signaling is bad. It has a great untapped potential.
Bogdan Hlevca — Google review
A beautiful and unusual site. Nature is spectacular.
Rute Alarcão — Google review
Magnificent view. 30 pairs of African vultures lives in that area and you can see them circling the air above.
Olena Bosenok — Google review
Very nice views, but it is so close to the "Portas" that you can't see them! For a better view of the "Portas", drive down to town and, before you reach the bridge, stop at a viewpoint on the right.
Antonio Dias de Figueiredo — Google review
Interesting and fairly well kept. Phenomenal views, take binoculars. Amazing the effort that these early people had at the time to build and keep these structures.quick to visit, easy access.
Castelo de Vide is a Portuguese locality that covers an expanse of 264.91 square kilometres and had a populace of 3,407 individuals as per the records of 2011. It is a municipality in Portugal, situated in the country's central region. Castelo de Vide boasts stunning landscapes and natural vistas, with its rich cultural heritage attracting visitors from far and wide. The area has seen significant development over the years, resulting in modern amenities available to both residents and tourists alike.
Stately stone castle constructed in the 8th-century on a rocky hill, offering picturesque views.
Fantastic beautifully preserved castle and "lived in" town all within the castle walls. One of the best preserved I've visited, awesome views as it sits right atop the rocky hilltop. Great cafes, restaurants, a few shops and museum. Well worth a visit.
David Mansfield — Google review
Sporting a very cheap entrance fee (€1.5) and providing great vantage points to the surrounding sights, it is worth a visit. Do be careful with your footing and head while walking about and be mentally prepared for heights and uphill paths.
A Russo — Google review
Beautiful castle and very well-reserved! We love the cistern a lot. You can sing a song there and enjoy the echo.
April Yang — Google review
Very well conserved castle and the tickets are really cheap (1.5€), so it makes an even more satisfactory visit.
Inside the castle walls you can find free toilets and small souvenir stores and local crafts stores.
From the towers of the castle it is possible to observe a very large portion of the surrounding territory. Beautiful views. Worth a visit.
Alexandra Alves — Google review
Well restored Castle with great views and fun to explore. You can walk along top of the entire Castle perimeter walls although it's quite scary as there are no railings on the inner side. Best of all it's so peaceful.
It's the highlight of my Portugal trip.
Daniel Wong — Google review
What a stunning castle to visit!! I was blown away by how intact it still is and the sheer brilliance of the construction. It also has the biggest cistern in any of Portugal's castles. How on earth they built it on top of a mountain is beyond me. A must see if you are in the region.
Brigitte Rebelo — Google review
Must see. Very well preserved castle with many details. Possible walk around all the walls. Great view for all sides of the world. Unusual water tank.
Marcin ?uchowski — Google review
Definitely worth the visit. The views from here are stunning. The fee entry is just 1.50€. It is a 360° wonderful view.
Highly recommended.
S?nia Martins — Google review
Amazing, amazing town and castle. Take the trouble to detour there. Park outside the wall or take the drive inside. Be warned, roads are narrow and corners are tight. Not for the feint hearted.
Cheryl Theunissen — Google review
Of all the castles in Portugal, this one has to be one of the highlights for me. The views from walking the castle walls are spectacular, given the height of the castle over the surrounding area. Just imagining what it must have been like to build this castle on such a mountainous height hundreds of years ago really makes you appreciate human ingenuity and engineering.
It was also nice to see the cistern still collects some water today and hasn't been converted into some other use as is common with other castles in the country -- if it weren't for some terrible visitors throwing their junk into the water, you can actually see how clear the water remains. The small garden outside of the entrance to the castle is also quite picturesque and reminded me of the fancy gardens you see in TV shows set in medieval times.
Terence Chan — Google review
Perfect view!
Very shocking beauty! It takes a full half day to enjoy the view. Admire the construction techniques and abilities of the ancients!
Frank Tsai — Google review
a must visit place in portugal. the whole town is a nice, cozy and very atmospheric place. no people (i visited in november), and only 1,5€ for the castle to visit. and then to have a coffee with a panoramic view, cery romantic and much recommended!
Nataliia Yukhta — Google review
Great castle with fantastic views of the area. Unlike most other castles you can basically access every part of castle, so you can walk along the walls, walk up the towers etc. and the tickets are cheap.
Olaf Katrynski — Google review
Very well restored castle. The view from here of the village as well as the surrounding area is what to die for. The ticket costs 1.5€ and we could also take our dog with us. Marvao is arguably the most beautiful village I’ve been in Portugal. It’s absolutely picturesque and peaceful.
Roman Roaming Around — Google review
This really is a place worth a visit and explore. Some 260m of elevation afford the most stunning views of the surrounding countryside. A visit to the town cistern, still with water, is fascinating. The village was quiet when we visited mid week so no hustle and bustle. Strongly recommend.
Jardim do Paço Episcopal, also known as the Bishops palace garden, is a charming Baroque garden located in Castelo Branco, Portugal. Established in 1725, it features a delightful array of fountains, sculptures depicting historical Portuguese figures and saints, and even includes a playground for children. The garden is adjacent to the Paco Episcopal and boasts an assortment of trees, five lakes, and a grand staircase.
Outstanding garden...with statues of the saints and various water features including Moses pool...it was 43 degrees and I almost jumped in...A nice place to relax and reflect...Resident Cowboy and supporter of the economy of Portugal since 2016...
Dickie Larue — Google review
We really had awful weather (storm) but even with the rain I can say it's worth to see! Beautiful place, thanks to the storm we were alone there we had time to see everything 😅 Amazing oranges, beautiful sculptures and fountains make a great atmosphere... 3€ for entrance is ok price.
Aleksandra Marszałek — Google review
This is how to look after a garden. Beautiful water features very well put together with flowers and pruned foliage. Statues for days and more water features. All this for 2 euros an adult....get in. Worth if for the photos alone. The public park opposite is a gem too.
David Oldham — Google review
Lovely place to ramble and contemplate
Marie Bugler — Google review
Really lovely well looked after gardens. Will go back there again
Sharon Jaqueline Debono — Google review
Beautiful and interesting garden, to learn a little about the history of Portugal.
D?rio Silva — Google review
Lovely place - totally unique - very interesting view on how a Bishop manifested the Bible into a garden.... beautiful scents from the plants.
Jess Teacher — Google review
A truly wonderful park. Well kept, colorful, wide space, lovely natural and man-made decoration. A playground area for children, a cafe makes of it a good meeting place, and then woods area offers good shade from the harsher sun.
Nelson “Komi” Duarte — Google review
Lovely place to take photos. It is nice to discover all the different statues around the gardens although they are not organised by category and some of them need some TLC. This place has been preserved well and looks the same as it did 20 years ago. It is quite muddy so not the best idea during wet weather.
There are toilet facilities. Price is €3 per person, under 10yo go free. You can buy the ticket on the day. I would say you need only 1 hour to see everything there as it is a small space.
Be careful if you have young children as some of the areas are dangerous to walk through with no barriers between levels.
M. Costa — Google review
Exquisite. It's absolutely worth a detour to visit. There is so much history and beauty here, and the entry fee is a tiny €3.
MiMo_4 — Google review
A pretty garden with small fountain and lakes with an abundance of statues. It is located at the back of the old palace that served as the residence of several bishops of Guarda and later those of Castelo Branco. The statues are representing many figures, from kings and bishops to the symbol of each month or elements like fire. It is also adjacent to the Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior Museum which was the residence of the bishops. I recommend visiting this lovely park to everyone.
The explanations are in Portuguese and also in English. Opening Hours: April to September: 09h00-19h00;October to March 09h00-17h00. Entrance fee: 2€.
Maryam Klidsar — Google review
A beautiful place in Castelo Branco! This was the third time I went to the city and I can say I regret not going earlier to this amazing garden! The place itself is not that big, we are not talking about a huge park here, but rather a cozy and really beautiful small garden. What I found interesting about this place is the mix between the green and the statues. You can go and try to find what's written under the statues as a fun way to explore the place. Onde suggestion though would be to change the font under the statues, it looks way to much modern compared to the place history, I would rather see a hand drawn label than something that looks like an A4 printed at home. Apart from that, the place is totally worth going and amazing to take pictures. You only have to pay 2€ to get in but its worth it! A nice day trip to Castelo Branco.
Rafael Augusto Masson Rocha — Google review
Beautiful peaceful gardens, toilets, snack bar/cafe/bar. Fountains were idea and really lively to just sit and take in the day.
Hannan El Nobey — Google review
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R. Bartolomeu da Costa 5, 6000-773 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Beautiful village from the historical Portuguese villages.
The roads to there are difficult but amazing... go on a sunny and clear day to enjoy the road trip
Rafael Pacheco — Google review
Traditional Portuguese village, with a lot to see, love the many cats that we can spot on the roofs and fields, the food was good but a bit expensive. The people very welcoming and warm.
Amelia Jones — Google review
Beautiful village, totally worth the visit.
The sad thing is many tourists are visiting, and it seems almost no locals are living there.
Store owners who want to push sales ruin a little bit of the genuine feeling.
You can walk around and explore by yourself, it’s incredible.
Daniela Arruda — Google review
Amazing village!! Go there, and get lost in the narrow streets.
Cherry on Spot — Google review
It was completely empty, we actually found a store that sold some magnets but there wasn’t anyone around.
the restaurants were closed because it was after the close time (covid rules restaurants closing at 1pm)
It’s very very beautiful, we were very lucky, it was not raining at the moment so we were able to explore it and take a walk to the bridge it was very nice.
I want to visit again 🥰
Antonieta Ponce de Leão — Google review
Beautiful spot tucked deep in the mountains - you need nerves of steel to drive the twisty roads in and out but well worth it. They are currently repaving the square but when works are complete it will be stunning. Good cafe by Square sells reasonably priced food and drink. Limited parking.
Sharon Angus-Crawshaw — Google review
One of the most beautiful villages in Portugal, located in a valley in the middle of the forest.
There are a couple of tracks by the river, so bring your boots, coat (in the winter) and camera and enjoy the nature in its purest state.
Bruno R Santos — Google review
Amazing Village in the middle of nowhere. Absolut must visit when in the Sierra da Estrella. Tiny Houses, narrow streets and incredible houses.
Sven Rehbaum — Google review
It's a little village in the hills made almost entirely of stone. Really cool place. All of the streets and buildings look similar giving the entire village an unique vibe. I haven't been to many places like it before or since. When I was there it was summer yet there were not many tourists and the locals were pretty chill.
Thomas Rambo — Google review
Amazing place. It is worth to go through the mountain to see this magic place.
Charming town, remember to visit the castle and the community building and talk to the locals and have a coffee
Andre Matos — Google review
Not much to say about the pillory itself. The whole village is nicely preserved and worth a visit for it's historical relevance in Portugal's history. FYI accessibility to the village is not amazing as it is in a hill and streets are pretty small
Manuel Nunes — Google review
Nothing really new about this place. Could use a good cleaning and a bit of sprucing up.
Jonathan Selsley — Google review
(Translated by Google) Of the 12 historical villages, I think it is the most impressive point of all the villages, it is a space with many details and it really seems that you are in another era, in few places today the same can be said. If you visit Castelo Novo or are nearby, stop by and see this place, it will not disappoint you. Plenty of parking in the area and a very good natural pool at the entrance to the town.
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De las 12 aldeas históricas, creo que es el punto más impresionante de todas las aldeas, es un espacio con muchos detalles y realmente parece que estás en otra época, en pocos sitios hoy día se puede decir lo mismo. Si visitas Castelo Novo o estás cerca pasa a ver estés sitio, no te va a defraudar. Bastante aparcamiento por la zona y muy buena piscina natural a la entrada del pueblo.
Germán Solís Gómez — Google review
(Translated by Google) The Pelourinho of Castelo Novo has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1933. Possibly coeval with the charter granted to the town, in 1510, by D. Manuel I, and the renovation carried out at the time, both in the castle and in the Town Hall . The pillory is built in Manueline style.
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O Pelourinho de Castelo Novo está classificado como Imóvel de Interesse Público, desde 1933. Possivelmente coevo da carta de foral concedida à povoação, em 1510, por D. Manuel I, e da renovação então efectuada, quer no castelo, quer nos Paços do Concelho. O pelourinho está construído em estilo manuelino.
José Paiva Wolff — Google review
(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful historic villages
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Uma das mais Belas Aldeias Históricas
Pedro Januario — Google review
(Translated by Google) Central location of this historic village.
Symbol of power from ancient Portugal.
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Local central desta aldeia histórica.
Símbolo de poder dum Portugal antigo.
Paulo Silva — Google review
(Translated by Google) Single.
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Único.
Rui Assis — Google review
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R. Gama Lobo 24, 6230-160 Castelo Novo, Portugal
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Torre
Mountain peak
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Torre is the highest point in mainland Portugal, offering stunning views and a unique experience. Visitors can drive to the top and find nearby shops as well as a ski resort. The plateau provides a calming and reflective atmosphere away from the crowds, with old observation towers adding intrigue to the landscape. It's recommended to visit during sunset or sunrise for an unforgettable experience. However, be prepared for cold temperatures, especially in winter.
I was lucky to have had good weather and the views and the hiking were amazing. I spent 8 hours exploring the surroundings and it was well worth it.
Tip 1: the first shop on the left makes excellent sandwiches with local cheese and ham.
Tip 2: It gets really cold up there; come prepared. When I first arrived, it was only 8 degrees and this on a lovely September day.
Falco Cherrug — Google review
A Torre. The highest point in mainland Portugal. Many have said its a boring place but i actually find the plateau a very calming and reflective place if you walk away from summer crowds. Stunning views. Visit or stay for the golden hour sunset and sunrise. Its worth it. The old observation towers add intrigue to a landscape that could be in a Star Wars movie.
Gary Maddock Greene — Google review
A place you should not miss out. Its the highest point in Portugal. You will have a life time experience walking literally in clouds. Must wear Winter Clothing maybe double clothing. Enjoy
Zeshan Bashir — Google review
This was the starting point of our hike in the mountains. Views are great. There’s a shop with cheeses and cured meats
Digna Ten Napel — Google review
We drove up the windy roads to see the highest point in Portugal in October. The peak is mostly covered by an ugly parking lot, with old looking buildings and abandoned meteorological observatories that can’t be entered. The cramped shopping center strongly smells of mountain cheese and cured meats. It’s very touristy, with the tour buses pulling up every couple of minutes. There’s also few places to stop to eat or buy food/drink other than cheese and vending machine coffee if you stop for lunch. The views are pretty good going down the east side of the mountain, but overall I would say this trip is not worth it. You could get more spectacular views without going to the summit, with a better experience to go along with it. It might be better with snow, but I wouldn’t come back. Enjoy my photos of the view and you should be covered enough not to go.
Haley Lundberg — Google review
What an amazing place! Nature at its best
Omri Bar — Google review
Serra da Estrela ... The Serra da Estrela is the highest Montain in Continental Portugal l with about 2000mts. It has the only Sky Station in Portugal. Located in the Center of Portugal, this mountain is beautiful and offers lots of activities throughout the year
Hugo Batista — Google review
Apparently the highest point in Portugal!! Great views.
P Mallory (Pauline) — Google review
Fantastic place! Loved the sheep & shepherds & whole atmosphere....... Great cafe bar ,& lots of natural sheep's cheese to buy as well as ham. Slept overnight on top without hassle or incident awesome 😀
1 1 — Google review
If you're nearby why wouldn't you visit the highest point in Portugal? I really enjoyed it. And the observation towers left from the cold war add to the mystery. The ski lifts are a total rip off though. 7.50 per person.
Serra da Estrela, located east of Coimbra, is home to the highest mountains in continental Portugal. The region offers a rural and sustainable tourism experience at Chao do Rio, where guests can stay in beautiful stone cottages surrounded by pastures and a natural swimming pool resembling the lagoons of Serra da Estrela.
In winter, check if it’s snowing! If it is, you will have an amazing experience! Do not forget to go to “Covao dametade” as well!
Franklin Hirata — Google review
Great area to explore. River beaches for hot weather. Pretty villages. Amazing views.
P Mallory (Pauline) — Google review
I love this place!! Free wild camping for RVs 😊
When you get here before dark there is a restaurant and a gift shop!
We loved the meat and cheese 🧀 offered here! But there is lots of fun stuff!
The view is breathtaking and it feels like your above the clouds!
If you are RVing on your way up make sure you have ample propane for heating as it can be cold, gas ⛽️ or diesel and water 💧
We filled up from the free natural mountain 🏔️ water 💧 on our way up with a watering can!
Meg “Family Travel” — Google review
Breathtaking view while driving to the top of the mountain, and when arrive there you find beautiful snow landscapes (depending of the season) and very sympathetic merchants selling famous cheeses.
Letícia Thaís Moraes — Google review
Serra da Estrela was the first pace that i have been seen snow fall in Portugal. That was my Évoraerasmus trip. Like 40 people together we attend that trip. It was nice experience to travel with cable car
Shouvik Roy Snigdha — Google review
Much visit place for enjoying holidays.. and enjoy snowfalls in winters...👍🏻👍🏻recommended to everyone
Varun sharma Vs — Google review
Very nice place to visit. The place touches the heart.💜💜🥰🥰
rimon bhuiyan — Google review
Beautiful pity there was no snow
Dr. J. Areias — Google review
With 1993m serra da estrela is located middle north of portugal.this is a unique place in portugal to enjoy time in a freezing environment.recommended
JACK FREITAS — Google review
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I'll never travel to Salamanca without this trip planner again
(Translated by Google) Perfect place to watch the sunset. With stunning views over Monsanto, it's worth getting lost in the details of the houses. Magnificent horizon views. With stone tables and a public toilet. Mandatory stopping place.
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Local perfeito para contemplar o por do sol. Com vistas deslumbrantes sobre Monsanto, vale a pena perder-se nos detalhes das casas. Vistas de horizonte magnificas. Com mesas de pedra e dispõe de WC público. Local de paragem obrigatória.
Vítor Machado — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place. Monsanto is fused with the stones. A great example of how the city blends into the landscape. Also a very nice view.
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Prachtige plek. Monsanto is versmolten met de stenen. Mooi voorbeeld hoe stad opgaat in het landschap. Ook een heel mooi uitzicht.
Team Awesome — Google review
(Translated by Google) Miradouro do Forno is a simple viewpoint overlooking the Marechal Carmona Dam and the landscapes west of Monsanto. You can also see some of the most interesting houses with rustic features in the town. It's a good point to stop on the way up to the castle.
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O Miradouro do Forno é um miradouro simples com vista para a Barragem Marechal Carmona e sobre as paisagens a oeste de Monsanto. Também se pode ver algumas das mais interessantes habitações com traços rústicos da povoação. É um bom ponto para se fazer uma paragem na ascensão ao castelo.
José Paiva Wolff — Google review
(Translated by Google) Great view of Monsanto and its surroundings, with public bathrooms and picnic tables.
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Ótima vista de Monsanto e seus arredores, contando com banheiros públicos e mesas para picnics.
Leandro Zanella — Google review
(Translated by Google) Magnificent panoramic view, impressive to see all its stacked rocks!
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Magnifique vue panoramique , impressionnant de voir tout ses Rochers empilés !
Gerard “Sage” Salaun — Google review
(Translated by Google) A must-visit place. The view over Monsanto is very beautiful. It is possible to see much of the land and also the surrounding landscape. I recommend.
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Local de visita obrigatória. A vista sobre Monsanto é muito bonita. É possível ver grande parte da terra e também da paisagem circundante. Recomendo.
Rui Borralho — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is a simple viewpoint overlooking the Machal Carmona dam and overlooking the landscapes west of Monsanto and you can also see some houses with rustic features. Simple but very warm place.
Good stopping point on the way up to the castle
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É um miradouro simples com vista para a barragem Machal Carmona e com vista pelas paisagens a oeste de Monsanto e também se pode ver algumas habitações com traços rústicos. Local simples mas muito quente.
Bom ponto de paragem no percurso de subida para o castelo
Luis Tomas — Google review
(Translated by Google) A viewpoint that allows you to see the entire village, on the date of the visit, under construction
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Um miradouro que permite ver toda aldeia, na data da visita em obras
André Duarte — Google review
(Translated by Google) Sunset.
(Original)
Por do sol.
Extremely well built museum in the heart of belomonte, city of Pedro Alvarez Cabral, discoverer of Brazil. Great experience to learn more of the trip to Brazil and the information to get up to the trip itself. definetly worth the visit. You can easily do the museum in half an hour.
Leonardo Marques — Google review
About how Portuguese discover Brasil. It is still a deliver weather it was a fate. It is fascinating how the story is set up and the facts last n tine. Ofcorse just the good facts remains. Few details about the natives found there. However, Brasil is bigger today than the mother country. Hope the Amazon forest will survive as Earth as well. Good bless.
Felix Iacob — Google review
Although the infrastructure and facility are very good, I was expecting to learn much more about the discovery of Brazil... I was under the impression that all the info in the museum could be found in google.
Additionally, all the info is in Portuguese.
Gustavo Pytlik — Google review
Great place to learn more details about discovery trips and their findings.
Luís Magalhães — Google review
History here is brought to you in a very clever way. It's not yet another boring museum, it's a playground for kids of every age. Here you will get a lot of interactive exhibits, hear stories of sailors, play some traditional music and so much more! Definitely a good place to visit with children
Zuzanna Świderska — Google review
Certainly have a greater understanding of the reasoning of where and why, by whom and the disasters which accompanied these voyages. Full of interactivity.
The town of Videmonte has quite a few diferentes museums I would suggest buying a tour package tickets, see more for less. For people who enjoy human history this location offers much.
Antonio A Curto — Google review
Great museum on Portugal's conquest of Brazil. While the signage is all in Portuguese, the interactive touchscreens have an English language option.
Gitty Rosenberg — Google review
For non Portugese speakers the display is lame. Almost no information offered in English. Super disappointing.
Shoham Eckhaus — Google review
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R. Pedro Álvares Cabral 68, 6250-088 Belmonte, Portugal
Nice view, fantastic pictures. Very beautiful place
bruno pereira — Google review
Worth the visit. It’s a nice and important castle, specially for us, Brazilians, given the connection between Cabral and Brazil! I got a bit disappointed because I was expecting to learn more about Cabral and his family.
Gustavo Pytlik — Google review
Small castle, but worth visiting just for the views, specially from the tower. Very nice staff too.
jorge garcia rey — Google review
Lovely drive up to Belmonte through changing landscapes.
Sandra Webster — Google review
Nice place to visit, the castle was close and also the synagogue but we strolled around to read the Jewish ✡️ history
Moti Reshef — Google review
The castle is quite small but worthwhile to visit nonetheless. The tower is accessible, from where you have good views of the village and the surrounding landscape
Ian Witte — Google review
Nice small castle with some rooms explaing the history with use of interactive means and light colour technology.for people with mobility issues not easy to access
Martin De Bruin — Google review
2 euros per person to enter.
Beautiful castle.
Hard to understand why to have a Brasil flag together with the Portuguese one.
Rui Andrade — Google review
Lovely ruin to visit. Great example of 12th century castle and the impact on the area. Plenty of restaurants to eat after you've clambered over the walls and marveled at the windows.
Andrew Goodwin — Google review
Belmonte is a most awesome town. The dicotomy with Catholic and Jewish culture makes it so unique. The history of the town equally amazing. The people awesome.
Jorge da Costa — Google review
Beautiful Castle of Belmonte, well kept!
Frank De Winter — Google review
2€ entry for not much to be honest, been to better castles in the country that had more to offer and free entry, you're better off driving another 20mins up the road to the castle town of Sortelha free entry absolutely stunning view.
Turtle — Google review
Belmonte is the birthplace of Pedro Alves Cabral the founder of Brazil. Within the castle walls we can see his family coat of arms of 2 goats among other things
Alexander Stewart — Google review
They offer to pay 10€ for visiting all the attractions that don’t even cost 1€.
дикий добрый гусь — Google review
Very scenic castle specially near sunset… A lovely clean and scenic town. A must visit in Portugal 🇵🇹
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Amazing and imposing structure sits atop enormous rock formations. This castle is open to visitors and has a well preserved outer structure. The view from the castle is incredible.
Cath R — Google review
Lots of the castle was off-limits, and it was still a nice visit
Marcus Hunter — Google review
Nice, free entrance, great view, can climb on the castle wall at some areas.
Maya Orland — Google review
Very nice little village of stone buildings, cobblestone streets and interesting castle with great views over a magnificent landscape with various footpaths to spend quiet days.
Guillermo Molina Burguera — Google review
Love this place and I visit it quite often as I live a 20 minute drive away. It's a gorgeous village with it's magical location and castle! There some wonderful walks on the surrounding mountains, special the one on the Roman road and the one to the view point; not to be missed.
Zequinha — Google review
Part of a group of historical villages in the center of Portugal, Linhares da Beira is a very well preserved Medieval village with a beautiful backdrop of the Serra da Estrela. It's very easy to image the history of the village, be lost in the memories of those narrows streets and be stunned by the castle views.
Paulo David — Google review
The Castelo is nice, you have great views on the surrounding landscape. The village of Linhares itself is even more interesting and cute: lots of small roads, old buildings and overall a nice and calm atmosphere.
Tobias Költzsch — Google review
Very nice castle with an amazing view over the area. You should go there and so not forget top have a walk through the nice and tiny Village around.
Sven Rehbaum — Google review
Very nice and beautiful village.
Suzanne — Google review
This is a very beautiful place. Lots of history. Luxuriously.
Sortelha is a charming and well-preserved medieval village located in Portugal. The village is characterized by its narrow cobblestone streets, historic stone houses, and impressive castle ruins. Visitors can wander through the picturesque streets and admire the traditional architecture while taking in panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Sortelha offers a glimpse into Portugal's rich history and provides a peaceful atmosphere for travelers to immerse themselves in the past.
A huge and fantástic Castle, very well maintained. You can reach the castle even by car but as it is the historic centre limited parking place. Do not try to reach the castle with RV the streets are not large enough. From the Castle you have beautiful views over the village and the country site.
Antonio Pastellides — Google review
Little beautiful castle in fairly preservation state.
The views from main tower are fabulous but if you are scared of heights care with climbing as stairs are very steep and getting down is not an easy task.
You can take a walk all around the walls and see the little houses being rebuilt next to the caste.
Helder Alves — Google review
Very well preserved. You get to climb to the watch tower. Steep steps, but my 5 year old managed them.
Ana Henriques — Google review
2Euros to enter and you get into the museum as well.
Parking around the castle lower levels is free but limited.
A fantastic stop for anyone who enjoys castles.
You can climb 3 stories up into the keep.
There are explanations in English at the castle.
The museum is nice, but no english descriptions.
Stephannie Schapiro — Google review
Nice piece of history, long opening hours and only a small entrance fee.
Mark Mathews — Google review
Nice views and the castle is preserved. However there should be more information, more elements to provide a better understanding of its past life and context. It's the only one with the 5 towers... Nothing is mentioned there or provided by the attendant at the tickets office. If it wasn't for the museum the visit to the castle would be meaningless.
Cristina Basilio — Google review
2€ to enter nice castle great views from the top of keep. Cute town
ej rideout — Google review
The Castle is stunningly presented and is impressive.
The people in the ticket office were very kind and most helpful.
Jack Franks — Google review
One of the five castles. Very pretty town, worth your visit
Preciosa catedral gótica y de lo poco para visitar que tiene Guarda, pero lo de pagar por entrar a iglesias no lo llevo bien. Es cierto que la entrada es barata y que en España te cobran bastante más. Un error por parte de ambos países, en Francia las iglesias y catedrales son gratis. No tiene sentido que te digan que el dinero de las entradas es para mantenimiento porque eso se hace con fondos públicos. Mejor entrar en horario de culto, si es posible.
Por cierto, existe la posibilidad de subir arriba pagando un extra o siendo un poco espabilado. Es curioso caminar por el techo de la catedral, pero si lo hacéis por las vistas desde el castillo las hay mucho mejores y es gratis.
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Beautiful Gothic cathedral and one of the few things to visit that Guarda has, but I don't have a good time paying to enter churches. It is true that the entrance is cheap and that in Spain they charge you much more. An error on the part of both countries, in France the churches and cathedrals are free. It doesn't make sense for them to tell you that the money from the tickets is for maintenance because that is done with public funds. Better to enter worship hours, if possible.
By the way, there is the possibility of going upstairs by paying an extra or being a bit smart. It is curious to walk on the roof of the cathedral, but if you do it for the views from the castle there are much better ones and it is free.
Bryan Villar — Google review
Para pasar una tarde relajado. En una calle cercana se encuentra la subida al mirador. Si entran en la catedral hay que pagar una entrada para ver el interior y otra para subir arriba. Si hace mal tiempo no se podrá subir.
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To spend a relaxing afternoon. In a nearby street is the climb to the viewpoint. If you enter the cathedral you have to pay one ticket to see the interior and another to go up. If the weather is bad you will not be able to go up.
SkyHard Mestizmouse — Google review
The lookout on the second floor of the rooftop was spectacular! I loved that basically no one was there (Friday morning). I highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the city!
Kelsey Burns — Google review
Obligada parada en Guarda para ver esta pequeña catedral pero muy curiosa.
La entrada sólo 1.50€ si quieres subir a la azotea y torre 2.50€.
Hay catedrales en España muy bonitas pero te cobran 8€ por visita.
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A mandatory stop in Guarda to see this small but very curious cathedral.
The entrance only €1.50 if you want to go up to the roof and tower €2.50.
There are very beautiful cathedrals in Spain but they charge you €8 per visit.
Javier Mata — Google review
Nice cathedral of a mixxture of architectural styles. Well located on the city historic area.
Isabel JANEIRA — Google review
Quite unique basilica - one of the most interesting Portuguese monuments.
Cathedral in late gothic style connected with Manueline influences from the shipyard of Batalha Monastery.
In the centre of the village was built from 1390 to 1517.
Rafał Jóźwik — Google review
I loved looking at this old church from the outside and was also surprised at the size from the inside. There are a few statues and crypts to look at but nothing else. The building is impressive but I enjoyed the view better from the tower that is nearby
Clara Correia — Google review
Sé da Guarda is a captivating piece of history in Guarda, Portugal. The architecture is awe-inspiring, and the intricate details showcase its cultural significance. A must-visit landmark, and the city’s charm is beautifully reflected in this majestic church.
R P — Google review
Very nice stop off for lunch. Spend the extra 2€ to walk around on the rooftop. Great views! Then grabbed a quick kebab at Mr. Kebab.
Kayla Iacovino — Google review
Remarkable church, with an interesting history. Worth the 2 euros for the visit to the church and the rooftop, especially during a clear day.
I love this old town!!! It's so magic, old but kept it good condition. Awesome! You have to take a walk on the city walls. Wow! Great place with so big old historical center!
Sebastian Zieliński — Google review
The whole village is enclosed by walls and gates. Very well preserved. A good tourist info center located in the village square just outside a gate. Be sure to see the tombs carved in stone located outside the village walls.
Tim Burns — Google review
A very beautiful and interesting place for visit.
Mihail Jovmir (M.J.) — Google review
Beautiful castle typical of Portuguese towns, with knowledgeable staff giving information, well worth a visit, but really busy on Good Friday as it is also market day.
Sue Crossley — Google review
Very nice town to visit. The castle is still intact and the old town still lives inside castle walls.
Rui Garcia — Google review
Very cool historical experience.
Gitty Rosenberg — Google review
Nice castle to visit.
Luis Afonso — Google review
the lady in the information room was very attentive and helpful. Great Castle. Beautiful village.
It's a magical experience, fit for movie making!! Fantastic, I loved it, was a wonderful surprise. It's not expensive (1,5€ per adult, kids up to 14 are free) great! Recommend for sure!!
Pedro Fernandes — Google review
Nice castle to visit.
Luis Afonso — Google review
Absolutely stunning and fascinating. The meal was fabulous and special and we learned so much.
Erin Rundall — Google review
Very good to go on a hike to the top and check out the castle. It does not have safety measures against falling so be careful and think twice about bringing children
Andreia SP — Google review
Excelente views, a must see when visiting this part of the country. Historical of interest, highly recommended
Paula Faria — Google review
One of the ex-libris is the Castle of Marialva. I am passionate about castles, and this castle is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The ruins were exceptionally preserved. One of my favorite places, and visiting the castle at the end of the day, it's perfect.
Eduarda Duarte — Google review
beautiful place. easier to visit from the northeast road. lack of historical information on site
José Pedro Dias — Google review
We approached from the north under the cover of the night. Undetected we set up camp. At the break of daylight, we launched our assault and as the sun reached the peak of the day it was ours. All to ourselves! We conquered Marialva.
SouEuHV — Google review
Huge castle. Very atmospheric. Can explore every corner. Great value for money and a must visit.
Almeida is a fortified village and a municipality in the sub-region of Beira Interior Norte and the District of Guarda, Portugal. The town proper has a population of 1,300 people. The municipality population in 2011 was 7,242, in an area of 517.98 square kilometres. It is located in Riba-Côa river valley. Wikipedia.
Perfect accommodations for wheelchair guests to view this beautiful area. Interesting architecture and.history of the past. The locals are wonderfully hospitable, helpful and kind.
Jordan Adamidis — Google review
A medieval castle that is well worth a visit. Great history here and a phenomenal view of the countryside.
A.J. — Google review
Great little historic town. It was worth an hour visit to walk around, enjoy the historic buildings, and sample some of the local products.
We loved the almond liqueur mixed with sparkling wine. So many versions of almonds coated with flavors. Of course, there are taste tests. It's hard to pick just a couple of flavors to bring home :)
Sandra Verboom — Google review
It is not by chance that it is considered the most beautiful village in the world!
A must see.
Paulo Lob?o — Google review
Great view, one nice and quiet place to visit!
Nuno Aparicio — Google review
Voted most historically preserved village in the World for 2023. As well as one of Portugal 7 wonders. Walking these streets that remain unchanged for nearly 600 to 800 years is humbling and the views go on forever.
tamara Ester — Google review
You can ride most of the way, but it is a pretty, if steep walk. Enjoyed the wine tasting. Beautiful, small church. Bought a lovely cork bag.
kathy emmert — Google review
Amazing experience! the place is inspiring!! The village is very welcoming!!
S?lvia G. G. — Google review
Wonderful place to visit while in Largo do Pelourinho. Save time to visit the local shops near the entrance. Incredible Cork pocketbooks, Port Wine and seasoned almonds. Prices are reasonable as well!! We saved on purchasing two Backpack pocketbooks for my kids. The owner gave me a cork pen with my purchase. Also was able to purchase a gift pack of Port Wine and several samples of flavors almonds.
The guides were very knowledgeable and the tour was educational.
John — Google review
If you would like to see a medieval village that has been preserved in the Portuguese countryside this is the right spot. There are not many tourists so it is a hidden gem. The ancient stone streets and walls are beautiful and rich with history. It has a tradition of almond cultivation so the shops have almond liquor and candies. The view from the castle is breathtaking.
Theresa Hoban — Google review
Fun place to explore with easy access to nearly every part of it. 75 residents but mostly selling things. Love the cork products.
Mitch Stewart — Google review
The village has an interesting history. We had a pleasant walk around, visiting the church, cistern, ruins and various other buildings and landmarks.
The most popular shop that sold drinks and food and had nice places to sit, was a madhouse. About 8 coach loads of tourists arrived at around the same time and everybody seemed to be trying to fit into the building.
There are a few other shops that sold almonds, cork goods and other goods and souvenirs.
Guy Lansdown — Google review
Ok. It’s a bunch of ruins, but it’s interesting. Notice how thick the walls are. Great views over the valley. Pretend you’re holding the fort and looking for the advancing army.
bill d — Google review
We loved this old village on the top of a hill. We were not as happy with the drive from the river - very twisty and turny! There is a cafe near the entrance which has some tables outside. We sat under the shade of an old tree and were very happy to sit chatting and drinking for a while.
Parque Arqueológico do Vale do Côa, also known as Foz Coa, is a significant archaeological park offering tours of major Paleolithic carved rock art sites and a modern museum. Situated at the mouth of the Coa River where it drains into the Douro, this area has become a popular tourist attraction in recent years. The discovery of an impressive collection of Palaeolithic art during an environmental impact study for a dam has contributed to its appeal.
Very interesting museum. Rate to find rock at and explanations let you really understand their significance. To be competed with the visit on site elsewhere in the valley.
Laurent Gosselin Arcouet — Google review
Nice Park and museum.
It's not big but has a lot of information. It can be done in less than an hour.
The surroundings are majestic. Beautiful view.
There's a 360 immersive video and plenty of explanations on the rupestre art as well as the explanation of the place.
Highly recommend that you go to see the areas where there is the art. It's a guided tour and helps understand the meaning of it all.
The boat is what we did. It should be the best since you see the newest discovery, from 2020, and is fresher since it is by river.
Paulo Lopes — Google review
The museum is an architectural wonder. We had an excellent guide who highlighted the sophistication of the artistic expression in the etchings in the valley The tiny drawings etched into stone, with magnifying lenses and lights to let you really seen them were amazing, but would have been easy to overlook.
The subject matter may not be for everyone, but the building is spectacular as are the views from the courtyard connected to a quite good cafe and bar for those who would rather take in the scenery.
Jonathan Peterson — Google review
It's very interesting but you need a tour guide to explain what you are seeing. Very nice views so it well worth a visit.
William Price — Google review
What a fantastic place, I love art deco. Enjoyed a drink on the cafe balcony
Chris Price — Google review
Rock drawings from 10'000 to 30'000 years ago. We took guided tours to the rock sites. The guide was excellent (in English)
Andy Kegel — Google review
A great place to learn about prehistoric art. The Audio guide gives you a lot of information and the replica with the explication are worth seeing.
Plan around 2 hours to make the most of your visit.
No?mie Kunkler — Google review
Tourist trap! 6 euros is too much. Only 4 rooms with some monitors and some reproduction of rocks to project images.
Nothing to do with a real archaeological museum.
The panoramic view is beautiful.
Marcos — Google review
An amazing museum with great views and facilities. We took one of the guided tours to see the Paleolithic rock art with Kristina, who was a perfect guide. All highly recommended.
Richard Mills — Google review
Outstanding. It is important to see the actual carvings, the museum gives you context, although it is a wonderful building on an amazing situation with a great restaurant. The tour is fascinating, the guides excellent and for me it was unforgettable. Carvings and 'animation' from up to 20,000 years ago.
Rob cowen — Google review
We only did a tour and didn’t visit the museum. The tour was so so special and absolutely worth it (16€). It takes about 2 hours and it’s just mind boggling how this was made, how old it is and how it almost all got flooded. Really interesting story from all viewpoints!
Tanja Swinkels — Google review
Wow the view is unbelievable .. come here to start your hike in the region .. this is one of a kind experience
Tarek Alchaaer — Google review
We scheduled a guided tour to a petroglyph site. The guide was very knowledgable & demonstrated the outline of animals that would have been impossible otherwise. He was outstanding & made the experience come alive. We were in a small group of 4.
Charles Mothersead — Google review
Incredible value for the price!
Very interactive, educational and also comfortable, especially for adults. The app is quite good, but the wifi signal could be improved (needed for the app).
Additionally, we went there before our schedule night tour to the Penascosa site. Very good preparation and complete experience (7€ for the museum and 20€ for the guided tour in Penascosa)
Pedro — Google review
Good museum with good explanations of the valley's rock art, much of it 20,000 years old. Many graphic panels, some replicas and some very good animations. Brutalist concrete building is not to my taste. It feels like a nuclear bunker. But the cafe/restaurant is bright and beautiful with views across the mountains. The terrace outside has a beautiful view down to the river.
Win Scutt — Google review
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R. do Museu, 5150-610 Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
Parque Arqueológico do Vale do Côa, also known as Foz Coa, is a significant archaeological park offering tours of major Paleolithic carved rock art sites and a modern museum. Situated at the mouth of the Coa River where it drains into the Douro, this area has become a popular tourist attraction in recent years. The discovery of an impressive collection of Palaeolithic art during an environmental impact study for a dam has contributed to its appeal.
Very interesting museum. Rate to find rock at and explanations let you really understand their significance. To be competed with the visit on site elsewhere in the valley.
Laurent Gosselin Arcouet — Google review
Nice Park and museum.
It's not big but has a lot of information. It can be done in less than an hour.
The surroundings are majestic. Beautiful view.
There's a 360 immersive video and plenty of explanations on the rupestre art as well as the explanation of the place.
Highly recommend that you go to see the areas where there is the art. It's a guided tour and helps understand the meaning of it all.
The boat is what we did. It should be the best since you see the newest discovery, from 2020, and is fresher since it is by river.
Paulo Lopes — Google review
The museum is an architectural wonder. We had an excellent guide who highlighted the sophistication of the artistic expression in the etchings in the valley The tiny drawings etched into stone, with magnifying lenses and lights to let you really seen them were amazing, but would have been easy to overlook.
The subject matter may not be for everyone, but the building is spectacular as are the views from the courtyard connected to a quite good cafe and bar for those who would rather take in the scenery.
Jonathan Peterson — Google review
It's very interesting but you need a tour guide to explain what you are seeing. Very nice views so it well worth a visit.
William Price — Google review
What a fantastic place, I love art deco. Enjoyed a drink on the cafe balcony
Chris Price — Google review
Rock drawings from 10'000 to 30'000 years ago. We took guided tours to the rock sites. The guide was excellent (in English)
Andy Kegel — Google review
A great place to learn about prehistoric art. The Audio guide gives you a lot of information and the replica with the explication are worth seeing.
Plan around 2 hours to make the most of your visit.
No?mie Kunkler — Google review
Tourist trap! 6 euros is too much. Only 4 rooms with some monitors and some reproduction of rocks to project images.
Nothing to do with a real archaeological museum.
The panoramic view is beautiful.
Marcos — Google review
An amazing museum with great views and facilities. We took one of the guided tours to see the Paleolithic rock art with Kristina, who was a perfect guide. All highly recommended.
Richard Mills — Google review
Outstanding. It is important to see the actual carvings, the museum gives you context, although it is a wonderful building on an amazing situation with a great restaurant. The tour is fascinating, the guides excellent and for me it was unforgettable. Carvings and 'animation' from up to 20,000 years ago.
Rob cowen — Google review
We only did a tour and didn’t visit the museum. The tour was so so special and absolutely worth it (16€). It takes about 2 hours and it’s just mind boggling how this was made, how old it is and how it almost all got flooded. Really interesting story from all viewpoints!
Tanja Swinkels — Google review
Wow the view is unbelievable .. come here to start your hike in the region .. this is one of a kind experience
Tarek Alchaaer — Google review
We scheduled a guided tour to a petroglyph site. The guide was very knowledgable & demonstrated the outline of animals that would have been impossible otherwise. He was outstanding & made the experience come alive. We were in a small group of 4.
Charles Mothersead — Google review
Incredible value for the price!
Very interactive, educational and also comfortable, especially for adults. The app is quite good, but the wifi signal could be improved (needed for the app).
Additionally, we went there before our schedule night tour to the Penascosa site. Very good preparation and complete experience (7€ for the museum and 20€ for the guided tour in Penascosa)
Pedro — Google review
Good museum with good explanations of the valley's rock art, much of it 20,000 years old. Many graphic panels, some replicas and some very good animations. Brutalist concrete building is not to my taste. It feels like a nuclear bunker. But the cafe/restaurant is bright and beautiful with views across the mountains. The terrace outside has a beautiful view down to the river.
Win Scutt — Google review
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R. do Museu, 5150-610 Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
Ciudad Rodrigo, a city located near the border of Spain and Portugal, is renowned for its captivating Old Town and well-preserved 12th-century city walls. The Cathedral de Santa María, nestled within the ramparts, showcases exquisite Gothic and Romanesque doorways. The Castillo de Enrique II, dating back to the 14th century, has been transformed into a hotel. Additionally, the Palacio de los Aguila now houses a heritage center with a charming courtyard featuring arcaded galleries.
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Meandro Del Melero
Nature preserve
Nature & Parks
Nature & Wildlife Areas
This spot was gorgeous! We were lucky that it had rained a lot over the last couple of weeks so the water was really high in the river. The mountains in the backdrop were snowy, the place was really idyllic. We walked for about 2km along the road which was full of beautiful trees and waterfalls.
Carmen P — Google review
Beautiful place! You could go up with your car till the view point
Hugo Pro B — Google review
Beautiful place. Also the small town La Alberca on the way to the lookout Of Mirador La Antigua
ivan abad — Google review
Breathtaking views
Rokaya Hajji — Google review
No words
Marcos Ros — Google review
Expectacular
Miguel patino — Google review
Expectacular ....
Julio Garcia — Google review
(Translated by Google) Spectacular environment. I recommend leaving the car downstairs and walking up, the walk is pleasant and the views are wonderful. At the top there is a viewpoint from which you can take very cool photos. Luckily, on the day of the visit (January), the river had plenty of water. Quite a few people on the weekend but without crowds. Recommended visit if you are in the area.
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Entorno espectacular. Recomiendo dejar el coche abajo y subir andando, el paseo es agradable y las vistas son maravillosas. Arriba hay un mirador desde el que se pueden realizar fotos muy chulas. Por suerte el día de la visita ( Enero ) el río llevaba bastante agua. Bastante gente en fin de semana pero sin aglomeraciones. Visita recomendada si te encuentras por la zona.
Maria Sin Más — Google review
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Diseminado Riomalo, 1, 10624 Riomalo de Abajo, Cáceres, Spain
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Pl. Mayor
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
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Salamanca, Spain
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Simon Martin Guijuelo S.L.
Ham shop
Tours
Cured ham store
Cured ham warehouse
Factory Tours
Best ham ever, so very friendly and with good advice.
Tine Geudens — Google review
(Translated by Google) A high quality sausage, with a good presentation in the case of the gourmet case, which makes for a good portion. This sausage is highly recommended, made with the love and experience of four generations. I am pending a Tour that will surely be a very interesting experience, in which we will learn to value these products even more knowing their production processes.
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Un embutido de mucha calidad, con una buena presentación en el caso del estuche gourmet, que da para una buena ración. Muy recomendable este embutido, hecho con el cariño y la experiencia de cuatro generaciones. Me queda pendiente un Tour que seguro que será una experiencia muy interesante, en el que aprenderemos a valorar aún más estos productos conociendo sus procesos de elaboración.
Roc?o Asuncion Lopez — Google review
(Translated by Google) We have been shopping today at the store they have at the factory.
Very well cared for by the girl in charge of it.
We take the products to Gran Canaria.
This Christmas we will give an account of them, and I will publish their quality again.
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Hemos estado hoy comprando en la tienda que tienen en la fábrica.
Muy bien atendidos por la chica que tienen al frente de ella.
Los productos los llevamos para Gran Canaria.
Estas navidades daremos cuenta de ellos, y volveré a publicar la calidad de los mismos.
PEDRO PINEDA SANTANA — Google review
Very profesional service!
Albino Perez — Google review
(Translated by Google) The best value for money hams that I have bought in my life. I advise those of your own livestock. A very good deal, I always ask them to advise me which one to take and they always get it right. Professionals
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Los mejores jamones calidad precio que he comprado en mi vida. Aconsejo los de su propia ganadería. Un trato muy bueno, siempre pido que me aconsejen cuál coger y siempre aciertan a la perfección. Profesionales
The WINNER Sport — Google review
(Translated by Google) I went to Guijuelo on a Sunday and this is the only factory I found open, I had already bought in a store but I decided to stop by to see a bit, in the end I took several things, the girl's attention was 10, and the phenomenal genre and better price by far than I had bought before, they have a spectacular Palencia cheese too. Delighted with everything.
(Original)
He ido un Domingo a Guijuelo y esta es la única fábrica que encontré abierta, ya había comprado en una tienda pero he decidido pasar para ver un poco , al final me he llevado varias cosas, la atención de la chica ha sido de 10 , y el género fenomenal y mejor de precio con diferencia del que había comprado antes, tienen un queso de Palencia espectacular tb . Encantada con todo.
Sheila MA — Google review
(Translated by Google) Iberian bait loin 50% Iberian breed, I buy it in Alcampo and it is really exquisite, better than others at double the price, tender as I like it, I have already bought it 4 times, the pity is that they have few left, I I imagine they will replenish, I have tried many and this is the one I like the most, totally recommended !!!
(Original)
Lomo ibérico de cebo 50% raza ibérica, lo compro en Alcampo y está realmente exquisíto, mejor que otros al doble de precio, tierno como a mi me gusta, ya lo he comprado en 4 ocasiones, la pena es que les quedan pocos, me imagino que repondrán, he probado muchísimos y este es el que más me gusta, totalmente recomendable !!!
Pepe Mu?oz — Google review
(Translated by Google) Visit + tasting totally recommended. The products are of great quality and the attention of those who assisted us during the visit was great. They teach you how to choose a good ham. Family treatment, attentive. Very nice.
(Original)
Visita + degustación totalmente recomendable. Los productos son de gran calidad y la atención de quienes nos atendieron en la visita genial. Te enseñan a elegir un buen jamón. Trato familiar, atento. Muy agradable.
Sonia Garcia — Google review
(Translated by Google) We were there last weekend and bought shoulders, chorizo, loin and cheese. Everything spectacular. The lady in the store advised us at all times, very friendly and professional. Highly recommended products. Without a doubt we will repeat. Thank you very much for your good attention.
(Original)
Estuvimos el fin de semana pasado y compramos paletillas, chorizo, lomo y queso. Todo espectacular. La señorita que está en la tienda nos asesoró en todo momento, muy amable y profesional. Productos altamente recomendables. Sin lugar a dudas que repetiremos. Muchas gracias por vuestra buena atención.
Papote Pvtospikenometoca — Google review
(Translated by Google) We went with certain doubts, we purchased a ham to give as a gift and the result has been unbeatable. Elena attended to us, with great kindness and showing that she knew what she was doing. Your choice couldn't have been better. What ham! Exact point of curing, perfect salt and well cut, it melts in the mouth. They have gained a client.
(Original)
Acudimos con ciertas dudas, adquirimos un jamón para regalar y el resultado ha sido inmejorable. Nos atendió Elena, con gran amabilidad y demostrando que sabía lo que hacía. Su elección, no pudo ser mejor. Qué jamón!. Punto exacto de curación, perfecto de sal y bien cortado, se deshace en boca. Han ganado un cliente.
Cervigon — Google review
(Translated by Google) We did the tour this morning and we had a great time. Elena has treated us wonderfully, she has answered all our questions perfectly and taught us a lot of things. Thanks a lot.
(Original)
Hemos hecho el tour esta mañana y lo hemos pasado muy bien. Elena nos ha atendido de maravilla, nos ha resuelto todas las dudas perfectamente y nos ha enseñado un montón de cosas. Mucha gracias.
Joaquín Benítez de Soto — Google review
(Translated by Google) I have made a tasting visit to the factory and it has been a very enriching experience. We have learned a lot about the production of Iberian ham and we have had the opportunity to try some of the most exquisite products from this factory. The treatment has been wonderful. A highly recommended visit and top quality Iberian products.
(Original)
He hecho una visita con degustación a la fábrica y ha sido una experiencia muy enriquecedora. Hemos aprendido mucho sobre la elaboración del jamón ibérico y hemos tenido la oportunidad de probar algunos de los productos más exquisitos de esta fábrica. El trato ha sido maravilloso. Una visita muy recomendable y unos productos ibéricos de primera calidad.
Carlos Rubio — Google review
(Translated by Google) We were looking for a sausage factory, we came from outside and it told us that it was open and we went there. The truth is that quality and price are very good. There were two women, and the truth is that they were super nice, very pleasant and we left there very happy. We also tried the. Iberian ham and loin and it was delicious. We will go again.
(Original)
Andamos buscando una fábrica de embutidos, venimos de fuera y nos indicaba que estaba abierto y fuimos allí. La verdad que calidad y precio muy bien. Había dos mujeres, y la verdad que super simpáticas, muy agradables y nos fuimos de allí muy contento. También probamos el. Jamón y el lomo ibérico y estaba delicioso. Volveremos a ir.
Elixabet Hernández — Google review
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Pol. Ind. Agroalimentario - Sierra de Herrero, Parc.17, 37770 Guijuelo, Salamanca, Spain