Heritage tourism

Linhares, The Medieval Castle

By tourist on March 15, 2015 Heritage tourism, Serra da Estrela, Slider

Linhares is one of the Historic Villages of Portugal that retains more of its original houses and streets. In this beautiful village you can still find many traces of Roman occupation. But the biggest attraction is undoubtedly the castle of Linhares, with its imposing towers. Its origins are even older, but the way in which […]

Castle of Penamacor

By tourist on March 14, 2015 Castelo Branco, Heritage tourism

It is believed that the early human occupation of the site dates back to a prehistoric fort, possibly Romanized, to believe the testimonies of this period, abundant in the region. There is insufficient evidence in favor of its subsequent occupation. Some scholars claim to be this town the birthplace of Wamba, the last great king […]