• An imposing and peaceful town on the highest crest of the Serra de São Mamede Natural park.• Was used as a place of refuge by Ibn Marúan, a Moorish warrior, during the 9th century.The Arab domination ended with the military campaign of the Christian forces led by D. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal.
• Picturesque walled town of of white houses, narrow cobbled streets, Gothic arches, Manueline windows and the magnificent castle, with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
• Municipal Museum in the church of Santa Maria and nearby there is a tourist office for more information.
• Chesnut festival held at the begining of November with the streets lined with stalls selling genuine Portuguese handcrafts, artists demonstrating their traditional skills, various street artists and folk music. And of course chestnuts and delicious chestnut cakes.
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