10 - 17 km
300 - 600 m
7 Days & 6 Nights
Medieval villages of Castelo de Vide and Marvão, with historical castles
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PARTNERS, CREDENTIALS AND MORE
- Tour Grade
- Distance
10 – 17 km / day
- Profile
Mainly ascents and descents, specially close to the villages
- Route
Dirt and rocky trails, Old cobbled stone surfaces, little paved roads
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Itinerary
Arrival Lisbon Airport (LIS) Transfer to Hotel
Welcome to Portugal!
Our guide will pick you up at the airport. Make yourself comfortable in the car while we drive you to your first hotel. If you have some free time on the first day, take a stroll around the village!
Hike Castelo de Vide Loop
Today, you will do a circular hike to discover the beautiful nature surrounding Castelo de Vide.
As you start going up the hills of São Mamede Mountain Range, you will find the fault zone of Castelo de Vide which was created by the movement of tectonic plates. An interesting site for any geologist! This is also the reason why Castelo de Vide has a variety of fresh water springs spread across the land, which are filled with rich minerals and used therapeutically. Once you make it to the top, enjoy the most amazing view with the church of Nossa Sra. da Penha at your side. Once you make it back to the center of the village after crossing through the woods, the time has come to indulge in a local pastry or a glass of wine!
Hike from Meada to Castelo de Vide
Wake up, smell the fresh air and start your adventure with a short car transfer to your starting point.
Once you arrive to Meada, you will find the biggest menhir (standing rock) in the entire Iberian Peninsula which dates back to the Chalcolithic period. As you move on, you will discover many other megalithic sites that are aligned with each other. You will be walking on the land of our ancestors and there are other several interesting dolmens to discover once you arrive to Coureleiros Megalithic Park. This day will be filled with interesting things to see and is guaranteed to fill you up with joy!
Hike from Castelo de Vide to Marvão
If you have not explored the castle area, today will be your last chance to do it!
Go to the roof area of the building and get a 360 angle view of the beautiful surrounding green landscape. As you move on, you will arrive to Marvão, a village surrounded by walls that is also home to a new castle. On your way to this magical medieval town, you'll cross different forest areas of pyrenean oak and chestnut with high ecological value for the region and the catalysts for an increased biodiversity. In the end of your day, follow the ancient cobbled stone road to a deserved rest and a delicious meal in this unique place.
Hike Marvão Loop (Galegos)
This morning you have two options, take a short transfer to the little town of Galegos for a 10 km track. Or start a 17 km loop from the hotel.
The Alentejo region is known for having amazing traditional Portuguese food, and a big part of its foundation comes from the ancestral knowledge of making the tastiest olive oil! Take some time to visit the Olive Oil Museum in Galegos and observe the olive groves along the way back to Marvão. You will also have the possiblity to visit the castle on top of the hill and see a beautifully colored sunset of the town and the mountains which lay at a distance.
Hike Marvão Loop (Portagem)
After a delicious breakfast, put your walking boots on and follow the way to Portagem.
The Sever River passes close to the town and if the weather is sunny and warm then we highly recommend that you take the opportunity to refresh yourself in the clear waters of the natural pool. Return to Marvão through another beautiful countryside road, breath the fresh air and enjoy your last day in town with a delicious dinner and a glass of local red wine.
Departure
Our splendid program has come to an end.
We hope that the memories and experiences that we have created and shared stay with you forever. Come back soon to discover some more of Portugal's Nature Trails!