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A place to visit every month. It's wonderful.

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 ancient construction techniques. Oriented toward sunrise, these structures include ventilation and lighting through wall openings. Built for temporary use by farmers and shepherds, they often have walled pens and a compact earth-covered roof stabilized by stone capping.

The Albufeira de Póvoa e Meadas is an artificial lake immersed in a landscape of great natural beauty. This is also a perfect place for birdwatching, thanks to its remarkable richness and diversity of avifauna species.

The Albufeira de Póvoa e Meadas is an artificial lake immersed in a landscape of great natural beauty. This is also a perfect place for birdwatching, thanks to its remarkable richness and diversity of avifauna species.

Marvão is dominated by its imposing and well-preserved medieval castle. The fortified walls embrace the entire village, enclosing a maze of narrow cobbled streets, white houses with red roofs and small flower-filled squares. The views from the walls are breathtaking, taking in a vast panorama of hills, valleys and, on a clear day, all the way to the Serra da Estrela mountain range. Marvão is a true open-air museum, preserving the atmosphere and architecture of centuries past. It is on the UNESCO tentative list of potential World Heritage Sites, and is an ideal destination for those seeking history, tranquility and spectacular scenery.

It is worth visiting the Menir da Meada to feel the silent power of a monument that is over 7,000 years old. It is the largest menhir in the Iberian Peninsula, located in a peaceful landscape in the north of the Alentejo and conveys a rare feeling of connection to the land and history. Ideal for those seeking nature, contemplation and authentic heritage, whether on foot, by bike or for a peaceful break.

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 is located about 1 km downhill from Alto de São Mamede, which is the highest point in the mountain range at 1025 metres above sea level. This location is known as a good birdwatching spot, especially for species such as the crested tit and the linnet, and is surrounded by pine forests that are home to other birds such as the crested tit and the coal tit. Cruz do Cume also serves as a support and access point for outdoor activities, such as hiking and trail running, and is a stopover point for important races such as the Ultra Trail São Mamede (UTSM). In short, Cruz do Cume is an emblematic location in the Serra de São Mamede, valued for its nature, birdlife and relevance for mountain sports.

Centuries-old stone path with fantastic views in the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park.