A wonderful film of Marvão, a fortified town in Portugal.

A wonderful film of Marvão, see link:

http://vimeo.com/25161863

New airport opened in the Alentejo

Portugal's Alentejo region is poor, uncrowded, wildly beautiful – and now linked by direct flights to Heathrow.
see link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2011/may/21/portugal-alentejo-new-flights 

Another way to arrive at Casa do Brasão A self-catering cottage situated on the edge of a small typical Alentejo village with garden & plunge pool. Situated near the town of Marvão an imposing and peaceful town on the highest crest of the Serra de São Mamede Natural park.

THE BEST IN PORTUGAL

http://bestinportugal.com/marvao-castle-in-alentejo

YOU MUST SEE MARVÃO

http://www.youmustsee.com/marvao/

A sketch of the Alentejo

Thanks to Matt for leaving a great sketch of a typical Alentejo house in the village of Cabeçudos, Marvão in the guest book.

an article from Up magazine about Marvão and area

THE PERFECT WEEKEND
Marvão - Frontier pleasures

http://www.upmagazine-tap.com/en/2010/12/marvao-%E2%80%93-frontier-pleasures/http:

A SPECIAL PLACE FOR A PICNIC, NATURALLY!

The Póvoa Dam "Barragem de Póvoa", situated about 11 km Northeast of Castelo de Vide is a large lake and is a great place for a picnic, specially in spring where you will most probably be alone. In the summer months the local Portuguese go for a swim to cool down from the hot Alentejo sun.
The dam was created in 1927 with the objective of providing energy for the region. Professional fishing and motorized boats are not allowed so it is a very tranquil and beautiful place to relax with plenty of water and large granite boulders to keep the children occupied.
Here you can observe a great variety of birds including lots of ducks and the Great Crested Grebe.
On the south side of the lake you can discover a Megalithic burial chamber or tomb (dolmen) " Anta do Curral das Galhordas", an ancient structure built more than 3000 years ago. (Latitude: 39.461200N  Longitude: 7.54425W)
If you are visiting the Alto Alentejo spend the day here and marvel at the stunning natural landscape of this unforgettable region.