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The castle was founded by King D. Dinis in 1290, with the aim of defending the Alentejo border. Originally, it had an imposing structure with a double ring of walls, twelve towers and eight gates. Over the centuries, it lost part of its structure to the growth of the city, but it remains a National Monument. The Keep is the best-preserved part of the original complex. Inside, there is a museum that you can visit.

An old, stone-paved road leads from Portagem through cork oak forests up to Marvão. A strenuous journey in summer. The scenery is breathtaking.

Portalegre is a historic town in the Serra de São Mamede near the Spanish border, known for its medieval strategic role and rich religious and architectural heritage. It became a city in the 16th century under King João III. Today, it blends baroque charm with cultural landmarks like the Tapestry Museum and José Régio’s House-Museum.

In Beirã you can find an old train station and railway and can experience the Rail Bike Marvão: info on https://www.railbikemarvao.com

Another century-old sidewalk around Marvão.

It's a hard climb up to Marvao and our route took us us v steep cobbles. Fine on mountain bike but hard on fully laden tandem. The main road will also get you there. Either way views from Marvao and the town itself are fabulous!

Steep climb with access to the mountains.

Fantastic view over the towering Marvão castle. River pool, outdoor pool, magnificent leisure area and excellent restaurants in the area. A privileged starting point for walks, runs and bike rides. "A 16th century bridge reusing materials from a primitive Roman bridge, with a ramped deck, resting on round arches, covered by a medium to large facing and with well-squared stones in the voussoirs. It stands out for its excellent state of conservation, having not undergone any notable alterations in at least the last three centuries. The issue of the bridge's dating is controversial; certain authors such as Keil, Laranjo Coelho, Alarcão, Jorge de Almeida, Josefa Neves and Afonso do Paço consider it to be from the period of Roman occupation, from the early years of the Christian era, forming part of the Roman road that linked Lisbon to Mérida; other authors such as Jorge de Oliveira, based on information from the Treaty of the city of Portalegre de Sotto Maior, a priest in the municipality of Marvão and born in the parish of Alegrete in the mid-16th century, place its construction in the 16th or 17th century, assuming that stonework from the old Roman bridge was reused. which, together with the bridges of Madalena (see IPA.00020704) and Ribeira das Trutas (see IPA.00020703) served the inhabitants of the Roman city of Ammaia (see IPA.00001844) and travelers traveling to Mérida, thus having a prominent importance from a geopolitical point of view at the time." in http://www.monumentos.gov.pt/Site/APP_PagesUser/SIPA.aspx?id=20702