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Monsanto, the "Most Portuguese Village in Portugal," rises on the steep Cabeço de Monsanto, where houses are hidden among giant boulders, creating a unique setting. Between Templar walls, castle ruins, and endless vistas, history breathes in every stone—from the Lusitanians to the Romans, from the Moors to the kings who granted it charters. Today, visitors discover a vibrant village, marked by traditions like the marafonas (a traditional festival) and the flavors of the mountains: goat stew, lamb with mint, and carolo sweets. A tourist icon and the setting of legends, Monsanto is more than a place; it's an unforgettable experience.

Among the municipality's 37 listed, predominantly granite buildings are churches, manor houses, fountains, and former public buildings. Of particular note are the castle complex and city walls dating back to the 13th century.

Monsanto is a medieval village that is located in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, District of Castelo Branco, Portugal. It is located in eastern Portugal, not far from the border with Spain, giving it a strategic location in medieval times. A Knights Templar fortress was constructed on the highest point of the town, but this was destroyed in an explosion in the 19th century. In 1938, Monsanto was given the distinction of being “the most Portuguese village of Portugal,” during a government sponsored competition. Monsanto is famous for its boulders. The first settlers built small houses on the hilltop, wedging them between and under the boulders that were far too heavy to be moved. These small stone houses remain, creating one of Portugal’s most unique and charming towns to visit. Monsanto is also a filming location for Season 1 of the HBO House of the Dragon series.

Monsanto is a medieval village that is located in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, District of Castelo Branco, Portugal. It is located in eastern Portugal, not far from the border with Spain, giving it a strategic location in medieval times. A Knights Templar fortress was constructed on the highest point of the town, but this was destroyed in an explosion in the 19th century. In 1938, Monsanto was given the distinction of being “the most Portuguese village of Portugal,” during a government sponsored competition. Monsanto is famous for its boulders. The first settlers built small houses on the hilltop, wedging them between and under the boulders that were far too heavy to be moved. These small stone houses remain, creating one of Portugal’s most unique and charming towns to visit. Monsanto is also a filming location for Season 1 of the HBO House of the Dragon series.

Monsanto is a medieval village that is located in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, District of Castelo Branco, Portugal. It is located in eastern Portugal, not far from the border with Spain, giving it a strategic location in medieval times. A Knights Templar fortress was constructed on the highest point of the town, but this was destroyed in an explosion in the 19th century. In 1938, Monsanto was given the distinction of being “the most Portuguese village of Portugal,” during a government sponsored competition. Monsanto is famous for its boulders. The first settlers built small houses on the hilltop, wedging them between and under the boulders that were far too heavy to be moved. These small stone houses remain, creating one of Portugal’s most unique and charming towns to visit. Monsanto is also a filming location for Season 1 of the HBO House of the Dragon series.

On the granite summit of the Monsanto hill, on the right bank of the Pônsul River, this medieval border castle dominates the Historic Village, an architectural complex in which some stately homes with coats of arms and temples stand out, such as the ruins of the Romanesque Chapel of São Miguel. The castle and walls of Monsanto are classified as a National Monument by Decree published on 29 September 1948.

To spend a few days of well-deserved rest in Sortelha, I recommend "Casas do Pelourinho", a very welcoming and friendly local accommodation. Spending a few days in Sortelha is not just 'tourism'. It is an act of culture. So simple and so enriching.