Heidi’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This includes a list of area cultural, historical, and natural sites as well as locally guided experiences such as rail bike adventures and horseback riding. For more details regarding walking paths mentioned in this guidebook, ask.
The nearby village of Alegrete has a 14th century castle in ruins open to tour and take in the beautiful views, a 16th century cathedral, clocktower, and a circular walking path of about 10km.
Alegrete
The nearby village of Alegrete has a 14th century castle in ruins open to tour and take in the beautiful views, a 16th century cathedral, clocktower, and a circular walking path of about 10km.
CAEP features movies on Wednesdays and Thursdays with live music and a variety of other programs on weekends in the center of Portalegre.
Centro de Artes e Espectáculo de Portalegre
39 Praça da RepúblicaCAEP features movies on Wednesdays and Thursdays with live music and a variety of other programs on weekends in the center of Portalegre.
This beautifully restored castle and fortress is set atop a small village in Marvão offers stunning views of the entire area and a glimpse of this area's past. A walking path leading to the castle from the village of Portagem is one of my favorites.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castelo de Marvão
7330 R. do CasteloThis beautifully restored castle and fortress is set atop a small village in Marvão offers stunning views of the entire area and a glimpse of this area's past. A walking path leading to the castle from the village of Portagem is one of my favorites.
Caballos Marvão offers short trips on horseback around Santo Antonio das Areias.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caballos Marvão
Caballos Marvão offers short trips on horseback around Santo Antonio das Areias.
Here at the old train station is Rail Bike Marvão. Along with a small bar and neighboring Train Spot hotel, one can book a ride on the rails between Beira and Castelo de Vide on special bikes. A great adventure for solo travelers, groups, and families. Local guides speak a variety of languages.
Beira
Here at the old train station is Rail Bike Marvão. Along with a small bar and neighboring Train Spot hotel, one can book a ride on the rails between Beira and Castelo de Vide on special bikes. A great adventure for solo travelers, groups, and families. Local guides speak a variety of languages.
Food scene
Located in Portalegre across from the post office and park, this restaurant is run by a husband and wife who offer nice food and wine selection in an intimate restaurant.
À do Ferro
74 Rua de ElvasLocated in Portalegre across from the post office and park, this restaurant is run by a husband and wife who offer nice food and wine selection in an intimate restaurant.
Solar do Forcado
14 R. Cândido dos ReisNice restaurant specializing in regional dishes
Upscale restaurant in Portalegre offering contemporary takes on regional cuisine with a focus on fresh, seasonal food.
Restaurante Tombalobos
2 R. 19 de JunhoUpscale restaurant in Portalegre offering contemporary takes on regional cuisine with a focus on fresh, seasonal food.
This intimate restaurant with outdoor patio located in the village of Castelo de Vide offers regional dishes served with care. Specializing in dishes of "porco preto iberico" their "bochechas" are the best in the area.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante A Confraria
10 R. de Santa Maria de BaixoThis intimate restaurant with outdoor patio located in the village of Castelo de Vide offers regional dishes served with care. Specializing in dishes of "porco preto iberico" their "bochechas" are the best in the area.
Located in the village of Portagem that runs along the Rio Sever, this restaurant features dishes including regional wild boar and deer. Reservations recommended, especially for lunch and weekends.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Mil Homens
14 R. NovaLocated in the village of Portagem that runs along the Rio Sever, this restaurant features dishes including regional wild boar and deer. Reservations recommended, especially for lunch and weekends.