View from Marvão Castle Walls – Historic Village of Marvão loop from Castelo de Vide

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View from Marvão Castle Walls – Historic Village of Marvão loop from Castelo de Vide

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View from Marvão Castle Walls – Historic Village of Marvão loop from Castelo de Vide

07:57

26.1km

890m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede

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13.1 km

16th century bridge of Portagem

Highlight • Bridge

Fantastic view over the towering Marvão castle. River pool, outdoor pool, magnificent leisure area and excellent restaurants in the area. A privileged starting point for walks, runs and bike rides. "A 16th century bridge reusing materials from a primitive Roman bridge, with a ramped deck, resting on round arches, covered by a medium to large facing and with well-squared stones in the voussoirs. It stands out for its excellent state of conservation, having not undergone any notable alterations in at least the last three centuries. The issue of the bridge's dating is controversial; certain authors such as Keil, Laranjo Coelho, Alarcão, Jorge de Almeida, Josefa Neves and Afonso do Paço consider it to be from the period of Roman occupation, from the early years of the Christian era, forming part of the Roman road that linked Lisbon to Mérida; other authors such as Jorge de Oliveira, based on information from the Treaty of the city of Portalegre de Sotto Maior, a priest in the municipality of Marvão and born in the parish of Alegrete in the mid-16th century, place its construction in the 16th or 17th century, assuming that stonework from the old Roman bridge was reused. which, together with the bridges of Madalena (see IPA.00020704) and Ribeira das Trutas (see IPA.00020703) served the inhabitants of the Roman city of Ammaia (see IPA.00001844) and travelers traveling to Mérida, thus having a prominent importance from a geopolitical point of view at the time." in monumentos.gov.pt/Site/APP_PagesUser/SIPA.aspx?id=20702

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13.7 km

Medieval Road in Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

An old stone-paved road leads from Portagem through cork oak forests up to Marvão. A strenuous journey in summer.

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16.0 km

View from Marvão Castle Walls

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view is magnificent and the walk here through the winding streets is a special experience.

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16.2 km

Church of St. James

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In 1321, the Igreja de Santiago - Marvão was one of Marvão's two parish churches. Both belonged to the Order of Malta and were subordinate to the Priory of Crato.

The structure and decorative elements preserve the regional Gothic typology, with its sober lines and the strong contrast between dark granite and white masonry.

Currently, a donation of €1 is requested for its renovation. A visit is well worth the small donation.

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16.3 km

Historic Village of Marvão

Highlight • Settlement

Great historical village on a mountain top. In addition to beautiful white houses, it offers a ruined castle, a beautiful garden and a wonderful all-round view of the surrounding countryside.

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