Highlight • Settlement
Vila Maior
Recommended for
by 1 explorers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results
Add now
Location: Vilar Maior, Guarda, Portugal
Tips
Bryan | Exploro Ergo Sum
August 28, 2025
Hiking
Vilar Maior breathes history in every stone. From the 11th century until the Treaty of Alcanices in 1297, it passed from the Kingdom of León to Portugal under King Dinis, who reinforced the castle with the keep. Between medieval walls, the ruins of the Church of Santa Maria, the Manueline pillory, and prehistoric engravings, the place holds centuries of memory.
Today, the streets descend from the old fortress to the plain, where manor houses, bridges, and churches continue to tell the long story of this border town.
Today, the streets descend from the old fortress to the plain, where manor houses, bridges, and churches continue to tell the long story of this border town.
Translated by
•
•In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!
Sign up for free
Routes here
Best routes to Vila Maior
Details
Informations
Elevation 750 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results
Add now
Location: Vilar Maior, Guarda, Portugal