Proença-a-Nova

The municipality of Proença-a-Nova belongs to the district of Portalegre and marks the transition between the Beiras and Alentejo regions. The municipality's main economic activities are forestry, agriculture, and timber and marble processing. In addition to the surviving examples of architectural heritage, some of Proença-a-Nova's assets include the schist villages, the numerous hiking trails, the river beaches, gastronomy, and crafts. The latter include wooden dolls, sculptures, paintings, and ceramics. Among the culinary highlights are the "maranhos", stuffed tripe, and cabbage with cornbread. The "tigelada" (a type of sweet dish) is the leading pastry.

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Travel Guide

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The best river beaches in Central Portugal

From the Serra da Estrela area to the Santarém and Portalegre districts there are beautiful freshwater beaches.

Where to eat in Proença-a-Nova

Where to sleep in Proença-a-Nova

Amoras Country House
Amoras Country House

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…

Casas de Pedra
Casas de Pedra

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…

Aldeia Oliveiras
Aldeia Oliveiras

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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