"Hilltop Haven at the Edge of Portugal " a Marvão Travel Page by dcwizard

One of the highlights of my week in Portugal was a visit to the hilltop medieval village of Marvao, on the eastern border near Spain. The views from the walls of the town and its imposing castle are amazing...you can see the Serra de Sao Mamede to the west and south and the Spanish frontier to the east from a hieght of almost 3000 feet (900 m).

Driving my car up the winding roads to the hilltop, then inside and along the walls of the old town was a bit intimidating but amazing at the same time. There is a charming small town within the walls (population around 300), and I stayed at a lovely pousada.

Peaceful, romantic, and unlike any other place I saw in Portugal, I would suggest adding Marvao to your itinerary if you have time when visiting Portugal.