Castelo de Vide

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Castelo de Vide is a picturesque village in the Portalegre district, with an ancient and enduring past, originating at the top of a hill in the Serra de São Mamede. One of the most striking features of this region's history is the existence of one of the largest Jewish communities, of which significant remains. The village's oldest built heritage is essentially Moorish and Christian. The gardens, the vast cultivated acres, the village's nooks and crannies, the style of houses, the mansions, the fountains, and traces of the past are the defining features of Castelo de Vide. In terms of cuisine, highlights include "sarapatel" soup, made with lamb giblets, cooked blood, and tripe (served with bread), goat "cachafrito", and Castelo de Vide-style liver.

What to do in Castelo de Vide

Castelo de Castelo de Vide

Castelo de Vide

The medieval fortress, comprising the castle and the urban enclosure, was built during the reign of King Dinis and completed during the reign of Alfonso IV in 1327. In the 17th century, expansion work was carried out on the fortification surrounding the town up to the current garden boundary. The São Lourenço Fort was built in the 18th century, when …

Judiaria de Castelo de Vide

Castelo de Vide

It is located in the medieval area of the village of Castelo de Vide, next to the castle, in the former Jewish quarter, as documented in the 14th and 15th centuries. The neighborhood was crossed by one of the castle's main communication routes, and its disintegration began during the reign of King Manuel I, following the decree imposing Catholic obedience …

Núcleo Museológico da Sinagoga de Castelo de Vide

Castelo de Vide

Although its exact founding is uncertain, it is known that a Jewish quarter existed in Castelo de Vide in the 14th century. A visit to the Castelo de Vide Synagogue Museum will allow visitors to explore the interior of this place of worship, including the tabernacle, with its recesses for the lamps of the "Holy Oils." To the right of …

Anta dos Currais do Galhordas

Castelo de Vide

A dolmen without a corridor, with an irregular polygonal chamber. Only three of the seven supports supporting the roof slab remain.

Anta do Sobral

Castelo de Vide

The dolmen consists of five or six pillars, with a rather irregular pyramidal-conical shape. A fallen granite slab appears to be the original cap. This megalithic tomb is commonly known as "Sobral."

Piscinas Municipais de Castelo de Vide

Castelo de Vide

It features heated changing rooms, an outdoor balcony, and a pool measuring 25 meters long and 10 meters wide, with five lanes for swimmers. The stands can seat 250 people.

Parque João José da Luz

Castelo de Vide

A park with abundant vegetation, a bandstand, and an ice cream stand. Inside, a small waterfall built of Escusa stone and adorned with a copy of the Brussels "Manneken Pis" statuette stands out. The garden also has a children's playground.

Anta de Melriça / Anta de Melriço

Castelo de Vide

A dolmen composed of four regular rectangular granite pillars topped by a large triangular cap. Remains of the original mound are visible. Note that this monument is located on private property, so it is advisable to request a visit in …

Igreja e Antigo Hospital da Misericórdia / Igreja de Santo Amaro

Castelo de Vide

Baroque church with a single nave, transept, sacristy, and hospital. The nave is decorated with plasterwork painted in shades of pink, blue, black, and white, imitating marble. The elements feature plant motifs.

Capela do Salvador do Mundo / Capela de São Salvador do Mundo

Castelo de Vide

A church of Gothic, proto-Baroque, and Baroque architecture, with an attached sacristy, a single nave, and a chancel covered in white and blue tiles dating from 1695 that extend to the triumphal arch. The main altarpiece dates back to the …

Museu de Póvoa e Meadas

Castelo de Vide

It is housed in an 18th-century manor house and features exhibits depicting local rural life and the parish's productive activities. It also displays archaeological, ethnographic, and local history artifacts.

Barragem de Póvoa e Meadas

Castelo de Vide

Gravity dam located in Ribeira de Nisa (Tajo River Basin), with a river beach. It allows for sports and leisure activities, although these are subject to specific areas of use.

Miradouro Senhora da Penha

Castelo de Vide

Viewpoint with views of the historic center and the Castelo de Vide fortification.

Fonte da Vila

Castelo de Vide

A quadrangular fountain covered by a porch supported by marble columns, with a pyramidal roof topped with a pine cone. It is topped with the coat of arms of Portugal and the municipality. The tank has four spouts in the …

Núcleo Intra-muros da Praça de Castelo de Vide

Castelo de Vide

Nucleus that includes the Castle and fortifications, the Fonte da Vila, Church of Santiago, Church and Old Hospital of Misericórdia, Casa Magessi, Pillory and House on Rua Nova.

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Where to eat in Castelo de Vide

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Where to sleep in Castelo de Vide

Quinta das Lavandas
Quinta das Lavandas

A Quinta das Lavandas, em Castelo de Vide, é um agro-turismo que tem as lavandas como mote. Podiam ter plantado maçã de Portalegre, cereja de S. Julião ou cast…

Hotel Sol e Serra
Hotel Sol e Serra

3 star

Located in the Centre of Castelo de Vide, about 600 meters above sea level, this friendly hotel consists of two buildings, one of modern architecture and the o…

Casa Amarela
Casa Amarela

Located in the Centre of Castelo Vide, the Yellow House is a small solar, whose construction dates back to the 17th century and is classified as a Building of …

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