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"Marvão" a Marvão Travel Page by veigapaula

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Real Name: Paula
Lives In: Lisbon, PT
Member Since: Mar 19, 2001
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Page Views: 301            Last Visit to Marvão: May, 2007      

Marvão

by veigapaula - last update: May 21, 2007

Gardens of Marvão

Garden outside the castle in Marvão
A rider from Islam, Ibn Marwan used to rest here in the IXth century and the village got its name from him... This garden is exquisite as you can see....
Street in Marvão

No pharmacy or supermarket, walking difficulties

Very rough to walk on and very vertically inclined; you keep goping up and down...You have to bring your medication and supplies if you want to have a snack at night or during the day. The only option are one or two cafe-bar-restaurants, even to shop for only a bottle of water...

Meals

Eating in restaurants is also complicated; you have a very expensive one that has the same food as the others not so expensive but they are only 3...

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Pros:"Silence, sightseeing, castle, beautiful location"
Cons:"Lack of supplie stores, eating places, leisure activities"
In A Nutshell:"Perfect for an escape weekend!"
veigapaula's Marvão Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 1 - Photos: 3
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 1
Local Customs
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Shopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 4

Comments for veigapaula about Marvão
yumyum Tue Jun 24, 2008 17:49 UTC
 What a beautiful garden with a view!
deecat Tue Oct 16, 2007 22:06 UTC
 Stunning opening photograph. The hotel seemed very nice. The castle looks and sounds quite interesting.
Bwana_Brown Fri Jun 29, 2007 17:16 UTC
 Beautiful views of and from Marvao!! It looks like you had fantastic weather for your visit. Your page brought back fond memories of this unique little village.

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