Proença-a-Nova
The municipality of Proença-a-Nova belongs to the District of Portalegre and marks the transition between the Beiras and Alentejo. Still part of the zone of pine forest and is composed of six parishes. Their origins have been known to date back to periods prior to the Foundation of nationality, in particular, to the Roman period. In bygone days, came to be known as Cortiçada, designation he held until the 16th century, and belonged to the District of Santarém, in 1834. Only in November 1835 moved to the District of Castelo Branco and remained so until the present time. The main economic activities of the municipality are derived from forestry, agriculture, processing of wood and marble. Along with the larger clumps form of Sertã. In addition to the copies of architectural heritage that remain, some of the gains of Proença-a-Nova are the villages of schist, various hiking routes, river beaches, gastronomy and handicrafts. The latter part the puppets (in wood), pieces of sculpture, painting and ceramics. The bucho and Maranhos, stuffed cabbage with corn bread are the most traditional. The slow cooked leads the confectionary. Between festivals and fairs, stands out the feast of the goat, which takes place on the second or third weekend of August. The tradition is characterised by the slaughter of goats and their knitting, with performance of folkloric and musical groups.
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The best river beaches in Central Portugal
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Where to eat in Proença-a-Nova
Portuguese, Regional
15.00 €
It started as a store of the schist villages network and in March 2012, was born as a restaurant. I…
Portuguese
8.50 €
Simple and familiar restaurant, with very affordable prices daily proposals of knitting. The specia…
Portuguese
7.00 €
Very nice restaurant, offering regional dishes at affordable prices. Migas cod fish to the mill own…
Italian
7.00 €
Restaurant can be an alternative to regional dishes. Pizzas and varied salads are the specialties.
Regional
20.00 €
Integrated restaurant in the beautiful Pousada das blackberries, exquisite, with painstaking care. …
Regional
So you don't have to leave the beach for lunch, this restaurant is the ideal alternative to prove t…
Portuguese, Regional
15.00 €
Another one of the restaurants where you can enjoy the flavours of regional cuisine. Here are speci…
Portuguese
8.50 €
An alternative to regional cuisine. Barbecued chicken and other grilled meats are some of the choic…
Portuguese, Regional
15.00 €
The House propose dishes from traditional Portuguese regional cuisine, with an emphasis on the blac…
Where to sleep in Proença-a-Nova
4 star
The Hotel of Blackberries is deployed in a building dating from the late 19TH century, with a modesty and quiet environment, conducive to rest. It was built fr…
Schist House, known as Granny's House, with two bedrooms, kitchen and garden with barbecue. The decor is appealing, comfortable rooms. The quiet of space and t…
Set of seven houses of schist restored and very well equipped, at affordable prices and with numerous activities enjoyed in the middle of all that the area off…
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Covilhã
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Oleiros
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