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On the banks of the Zêzere River stands Dornelas do Zêzere, a land of memories and horizons. The Ethnographic Museum houses centuries-old utensils (from garlopas to limotes) and rare books that tell stories of times gone by. Nearby is a viewpoint, where the river view blends with engraved verses by Gil Vicente and Júlio Dias Nogueira, offering poetry to those who come to contemplate the landscape.

José Saramago described São Jorge da Beira as a village "thrown up the hillside," and perhaps there's no better image to convey the spirit of its people. Once called Cebola (Onion), after the neighboring peak, it was a land of shepherds, miners, and blacksmiths, until gaining autonomy in the 19th century and, later, the name of its patron saint. Amidst memories of tungsten and chestnut trees, the village has reinvented itself countless times and today keeps its identity alive, visible in the Museum and in the cultural associations that preserve the heritage of schist and the mountains.

The climb up the walkways to the Cabeço do Mosqueiro viewpoint can be challenging, but every step is worth it. Along the way, traces of the past peek out from the surrounding nature: a stretch of Roman road, old watermills and the Forno das Mouras. Take a break, take a deep breath and let yourself be amazed by the landscape that unfolds around you. This final stretch of the Orvalho Walkways is even more magical at dusk, when the golden light of the sun caresses the slopes. At the top of the cliff, the viewpoint offers an unforgettable view over the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Confiança and the vast landscape.

In the heart of Beira Baixa, in the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark, lies one of the most stunning walkways in Portugal. The Orvalho Walkways, part of the PR3 Orvalho GeoRoute, take you along a route where nature and geology intertwine in magnificent settings. Here, you can not only explore UNESCO-listed geomonuments, such as the imposing Fraga de Água d'Alta Waterfall and Cabeço do Mosqueiro, but also admire some of the region's most breathtaking and iconic landscapes.

Hidden at the base of the Orvalho Walkways, the Fraga de Água d’Alta Waterfall slides down 10 metres of rock, forming a small crystal-clear pool around it. It is a true natural refuge, where a refreshing dip becomes even more irresistible in the scorching summers of Beira Baixa. When the place is calm, the sensation of swimming under the waterfall becomes magical. It is no coincidence that this is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Portugal. And the highest in the region!