12 Historical Villages of Portugal

Nestled deep in the Serra do Açor mountains, Piódão is a village that seems plucked from a storybook. Its harmonious cluster of schist...

Nestled atop a windswept hill near the Spanish border, Castelo Rodrigo is a village where the echoes of history still resonate among...

Tucked along the tranquil banks of the Pônsul River, Idanha-a-Velha is a living chronicle of Portugal’s layered past—a place where Roman...

Perched high on a granite hill in the heart of Beira Baixa, Monsanto is a village that feels suspended in time and stone. As one of...

Hidden in the dramatic embrace of the Serra da Gardunha, Castelo Novo is more than just a picturesque hilltop village—it’s a place where...

Rising proudly above the Beira landscape, Belmonte is a village where Portugal’s history, legend, and discovery converge. As we climb to...

Step into the heart of Portugal’s past as we journey to Marialva, the fourth of the twelve designated Historical Villages in our series....

Perched high on a rocky promontory overlooking the Mondego River Valley, Linhares da Beira is a medieval gem that captures the essence of...

Rising dramatically atop a rocky promontory in central Portugal, Sortelha is a village where time seems to stand still. As the third...

Tucked away on a granite massif above the Côa River, Castelo Mendo stands as a living relic of Portugal’s medieval frontier. As the sixth...

Almeida is a place where history, legend, and military ingenuity converge. Just 7 kilometers from the Spanish border, Almeida stands as...

Trancoso is not just a village—it’s a portal to Portugal’s soul, where every alley and stone whispers tales of resilience, faith, and...

Embark on a captivating journey through Portugal’s 12 Historic Villages, each with its own unique charm, history, and culinary...