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The history of Meimoa is revealed through studies and excavations, which link its name to ancient "mammoas" or the Latin mammula, protohistoric burial structures, half-buried and rounded in appearance. Today, the village combines heritage and leisure: the Roman-Philippine bridge, the village's calling card, and a riverside area popular in the summer keep its identity alive.

On the banks of the river that gives it its name, Meimoa River Beach is an invitation to relax. Between shaded lawns, a natural pool, and futsal and beach soccer fields, there's plenty of space to have fun or simply relax. The bar with a terrace completes the perfect setting for cooling off on hot summer days.

Penamacor, once one of the most imposing border fortresses, still bears traces of its military importance. The medieval castle, classified as a National Monument, stands as a testament to the ancient defensive line of Beira. Amidst narrow streets and walls, memories of the Jewish quarter, a refuge for Jews expelled from Spain in 1492, also emerge. In this context, Penamacor is above all the birthplace of António Ribeiro Sanches, a physician, philosopher, and medical reformer who served Catherine of Russia.

In the village of Santa Margarida, the granite streets and flower-filled porches reveal the soul of this Christian village with ancient roots. Every two years, the Flower Festival transforms it into a living garden with over 200,000 flowers, a spectacle of color and tradition that engages the entire community. On ordinary days, the simple charm of the houses, the flower-filled alleys, and the memory of bygone times remains, celebrated whenever the sons and daughters of the land return.

A serene and relaxing place. A good place to cool off in the summer.

I can only recommend Eduardo's tip... if you're driving straight through.

Nice little garden overlooking Penamacor and part of the greater Beira Baixa region. Has a decent coffee shop with outdoor seating as well, for a nice mid-ride stop.