Cruz do Cume is a small crossroads located in the Serra de São Mamede, in the district of Portalegre, in the northeast of Alentejo, near the city of Portalegre. It …
The main waterfall in the São Mamede mountain range. Difficult access. As of April 2024, it will have a viewpoint with an exceptional view of the waterfall.
Wonderful route with beautiful vegetation, at the moment blooming gorse, many rounded rocks, partly piled up. There are menhirs, dolmens and ancient dwellings along the route. We were quite surprised by the mysterious atmosphere and the silence over this area.
The chafurdão is a traditional dry-stone shelter with a false dome, typical of the region’s vernacular heritage. Though most surviving examples are recent (the oldest dated to 1733), they follow …