Alto Alentejo
The region
Between Crato and Nisa, the Alto Alentejo unfolds in plain and cork-oak country, with castle villages, old thermal spas and the Tagus close by. Here we bring together what is worth visiting from our houses. At the table, migas and lamb stew, Nisa cheese and convent sweets.
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Vila do Crato
Crato
The town square, the Municipal Museum and the Grand Prior's Palace. Lively during Holy Week, the Crato Festival in August and Waking Life.
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Marvão
Marvão
A walled medieval town in the Serra de São Mamede, with views over Spain.
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Castelo de Vide
Castelo de Vide
A medieval Jewish quarter, fountains and white streets at the foot of the hills.
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Vila de Nisa
Nisa
The Gothic gates of the old walls, Porta de Montalvão and Porta da Vila, guard streets of shops, cheese and embroidery.