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Castle of Alter do Chão

Name: Castle of Alter do Chão
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Location: Alter Do Chão, Portalegre, Portugal

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1. Castle of Alter do Chão – Quiet Stretch for Time Trial loop from Alter do Chão

66.2km

02:46

440m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Castle of Alter do Chão – Ribeira Grande Bridge loop from Avis

72.5km

03:10

630m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Old Crato station – Taberna do Claro loop from Alter do Chão

46.7km

02:07

460m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Olga

August 19, 2023

Magnificent medieval castle which was reconquered from the Arabs during the reign of D. Afonso II.

It is classified as a National Monument.

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Paulo Lopes

February 25, 2024

The Castle of Alter do Chão, in Alentejo, is located in the parish of Alter do Chão, in the town and municipality of the same name, district of Portalegre, in Portugal.
In the historic center of the town, this castle is representative of 16th century medieval architecture, when it cooperated with the neighboring Castle of Alter Pedroso in the defense of this region.
Alter do Chão Castle has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.

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Elevation 270 m

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Location: Alter Do Chão, Portalegre, Portugal

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Quiet Stretch for Time Trial

Castle of Alter do Chão

1. Castle of Alter do Chão – Quiet Stretch for Time Trial loop from Alter do Chão

2. Castle of Alter do Chão – Ribeira Grande Bridge loop from Avis

3. Old Crato station – Taberna do Claro loop from Alter do Chão

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