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Good legs and lots of cx!

Valhelhas was born among verdant hills, sheltered in the sunny Zêzere valley. Today, it's synonymous with perfect summer: one of the largest river beaches in Beira Interior, with crystal-clear waters, generous shade, and all the support for leisurely days. But the village of this "small valley," a translation of Vallicula, its Roman name, holds more than just freshness: from the 16th-century pillory to the Philippine Bridge, passing through chapels, a church, and the ruins of the old castle, every corner tells a piece of history. And, of course, there are flavors worth the trip in any season: goat, Guarda sausages, Zêzere trout, requeijão (curd cheese), and the unmistakable Serra da Estrela cheese.

Vale da Mula lies in a valley between the Aguiar and Tourões rivers, right next to the Spanish border. The current name comes from the adaptation of the Castilian “Vale de la Mula”, which was used until recently. During the Restoration War, this discreet place played a prominent role and it was also from here that the Portuguese offensive towards Guardão began, the cradle of Spanish attacks on neighbouring lands.

Very good for a quick snack!

We stopped there for a break during our 2023 Lisbon-Porto-Madrid tour. The historic city with its mighty walls impressed us greatly. Definitely worth a trip. 👌

Except you cannot cross it by bicycle unless you lift it over concrete blocks at both ends.

With its fortification in the shape of a twelve-pointed star, Almeida is one of the most beautiful towns in Portugal. It is part of the network of Historic Villages and its strategic location on the border gave it a very important role throughout history. The scene of one of the bloodiest battles of the war against the French, its rehabilitated and well-kept historic quarter is a journey back in time.

The imposing fortress of Almeida that we enjoy today as a heritage tourist attraction was built in the 17th century. It is shaped like a 12-pointed star and is surrounded by a 12-meter-wide photos around the 2.5-kilometre perimeter. At its peak it was guarded by up to 5,000 men and was the scene of numerous battles. Originally, in the 12th century, the town prospered around a castle that was part of the kingdom of León. Almeida became part of Portugal after the Treaty of Alcañices in 1297.