The region of Marvão and the Serra da São Mamede, a protected nature reserve, is a wonderful place for walking. A mountain range with the highest point of 1025 meters, is a treasure of rich and diversified flora and fauna. A microclimate with thick vegetation, megalithic stones, ancient roman roads and pathways, full of wildlife including rare birds of prey such as the vulture, kite or Bonelli eagle. And with a some luck you might see wild boar or deer.
In this nature park there are 5 walks listed below:
Walking Tours of the Natural Park of Serra de S. Mamede
- Esperança Route - 18 kms. Point of departure and arrival: Esperança. (Arronches)
- Marvão Route - 8 kms. Point of departure and arrival: Portagem. (Marvão)
- Galegos Route - 17 kms. Point of departure and arrival: Galegos. (Marvão)
- Carreiras Route - 10 kms. Point of departure and arrival: Carreiras. (Portalegre/Castelo de Vide)
- Reguengo Route - 10 kms. Point of departure and arrival: Reguengo. (Portalegre)
You can ask for maps in the Marvão tourist office or you can download some of these walks by sending your E-mail to us.
Stay at 'Casa do Brasão', The Coat of Arms Cottage, originally built in 1856, a fully restored and stylishly decorated cottage situated near Marvão and in the natural park of 'Serra de São Mamede', an area of outstanding natural beauty.
http://www.casabrasao.com/
See the guest book:
http://www.casabrasao.com/guest-book.php
The walk link:
http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?&id=747362
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