| Page Views: 7,316 Last Visit to Guarda: May, 2004 | Guarda - Portugal's Highest City by Bwana_Brown - last update: Sep 6, 2004 |
Guarda's main claim to fame is the fact that, at 1060-m (3500-ft), it is the highest city in Portugal. Located in the northeast corner of the country amid the Serra da Estrela mountains, this is a very old city, founded in 1197 by King Sancho I.
Unfortunately, our available time in the city was cut short by the circumstances of our road tour around Portugal. We arrived late, at about 8 PM, on a Friday night after a long but interesting day's drive from Castelo Branco to the south. However, by the time we managed to find our pre-booked accommodation and then a restaurant, that was it for us that evening!
The next morning, after a quick breakfast in a local cafe and a brief tour of the cathedral area, we were on our way once more, heading further north in the sunshine on Day 6 of our road tour.
This photo was taken not far from where we spent the night. The Praca Velha square offers a great view of two of the city's famous attractions - a statue of its founding father and of its huge granite cathedral. Please see my General tip for a map of Guarda's location. |
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lynnehamman Fri Apr 10, 2009 09:47 UTC
What a pitythat you were somewhat rushed for time here-it looks like a really pretty place.I am SO impressed with the accommodation that you had.I love old old buildings. The picnic was a good idea. Thanks Glenn | jo104 Thu Nov 13, 2008 13:58 UTC
Interesting town, v strange the arrangement with the accomodation!! | mvtouring Tue Apr 8, 2008 05:44 UTC
That picknic in the fields just looked very nice ;-) | traveldave Thu Apr 3, 2008 16:43 UTC
Guarda is not far from the town I stayed in (can't remember the name now) high in the Serra da Estrella mountains. A beautiful area. |
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