The Montargil Dam is located in the district of Portalegre, municipality of Ponte de Sôr, parish of Montargil. It belongs to the watershed of the Tagus River, and is located on the Ribeira de Sôr. It was designed by the Directorate-General for Hydraulic Services in 1954 and was completed in 1958. It is currently owned by the Sorraia Valley Irrigators and Beneficiaries Association and, together with the Maranhão dam and the Magos dam, feeds the Sorraia Channel. . The dam has a capacity of 164.3 hm³ and its flooded area is 1646 hectares. It has a maximum discharge capacity of 765 m³/s. The crest length is about 427 m, with an embankment volume of 858,000 m³ and a height above the natural terrain of 36 m. It has a hydroelectric power station equipped with a Francis turbine that produces an average year of 5.9 GWh. The dam's reservoir is widely used for water sports, sport fishing and nature-related activities such as bird watching.

Very beautiful Castle, very friendly staff. Spectacular views over the Tejo river. 👌

Visiting the Portas de Ródão Natural Monument was an unforgettable experience, even on a cloudy day. The clouds drifted over the imposing rock formations, creating a magical atmosphere. We climbed to the Castle of King Wamba, where we enjoyed breathtaking panoramic views. On the way to the castle, we passed by the Chapel of Our Lady of the Castle (Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Castelo). The entire surrounding area, from the chapel to the castle, was completely deserted, which enhanced the sense of peace and immersion in nature. Later, we went down to the area near the Barca de Ródão Railway Tunnel, close to the bridge, to admire the Portas de Ródão from a different perspective. Although the sun was hidden behind the clouds, the contrast of light in the late afternoon created an incredible visual spectacle. The sunset, which takes place on the opposite side of the Portas, adds a unique light and a special atmosphere, making this the ideal time to visit. Winter is also a great time to visit. The combination of clouds and wind creates a medieval atmosphere—gloomy but stunning, like stepping into an old folk tale. I highly recommend this experience, especially in the late afternoon, to fully appreciate the beauty and tranquility of this natural monument.

We really had awful weather (storm) but even with the rain I can say it's worth to see! Beautiful place, thanks to the storm we were alone there we had time to see everything 😅 Amazing oranges, beautiful sculptures and fountains make a great atmosphere... 3€ for entrance is ok price.

Castle of Alter do Chão Type: castle Time spent: 30-40 min Parking: available (close to mercado municipal / palacio do alamo) Bike parking: not available / random place inside Price: 2 EUR / 1 EUR WC: available Path for disabled: available In the historic center of the town, this castle is representative of 16th-century medieval architecture. Together with The Castle of Alter Pedroso, it protected the region. This region has belonged to Portugal since the second decade of the 13th century. Under the reign of Sancho II, the castle is already mentioned in the documents. The current structure of the castle dates back to the reign of Pedro I, who ordered the reconstruction in 1357. In the 20th century, it was classified as a National Monument.

This castle is perched high atop a rugged mountain which makes its setting and the surroundings particularly beautiful. It must be one of the if not the highest rock formation of the region. The views from the castle stretch out as far as the eye can see. Even to Spain. The castle is very beautiful and very well kept. There is a garden adjacent to it very well kept too. You can walk on the walls around the fortification and even climb up the highest tower.

Great hotel, luxury and history together.

My wife and I visited on a Tuesday afternoon. No wait to get in but tours are only offered at specific times. The only way to see the site is to go on a tour and the tour guide only speaks in Portuguese. No pictures allowed and the only light is whatever comes in naturally throttle windows, ie no artificial lighting. So, this site won't be a 5-star place for everyone but for conveying a good sense of the depth of history of this place, I'm giving it 5 stars. I also very much enjoyed the furniture which is just astounding to think it was made by hand tools by artisans.

Castle of Vila Viçosa Type: castle Time spent: 15-60 min* Parking: in front of the castle/church *Price: free (walls, church)/ 5 EUR - forte Guided trip is scheduled by hours WC: available Vila Viçosa received its charter letter from D. Afonso III (1248-1279), issued on June 5, 1270. His son D. Dinis, finished the Vila Viçosa Castle construction and built the town's fence. During the reign of D. Fernando I (1367-1383), important improvements were made to the fortification of Vila Viçosa. D. Fernando, Count of Arraiolos, built a palace in Vila Viçosa Castle, elevating this location to the category of seat of the Duchy of Bragança. It currently houses the Hunting Museum, where Manuel Lopo Caroça de Carvalho's private collection is located, and the Foundation's Archeology Museum.

Fantastic experience in a less turistic part of Portugal. We found this winery online and we were curious to visit it. As we arrived at the winery we were warmly welcomed by the staff, and then the visit began. They showed us how the winery was founded, their history and their ideals; then we went where the magic happens and where they turned grapes into great wines, which they gave us to taste. The cherry on top was the picnic in their vineyard: really good food and wine, eaten in silence and privacy with an astonishing view. I really appreciated every part of the visit. You just need to know that in summer this place gets very hot very quickly: when we went there it was 37°C and the staff told us that it goes easily over 40°C-42°C in August. Near this winery there is the largest European Coffee Museum: don't skip that, it's another amazing visit! Consigliatissimo! La visita è in inglese, ma lo staff è davvero gentile e disponibile. Picnic con cibo ottimo e vista eccezionale, vini giovani ma buonissimi e con prezzi assolutamente validi. Non vi perdete il museo del caffè che c'è qui vicino, un altro posto super interessante!

This fort is an unique experience, well worthwhile. Full of history walls, buildings, underground corridors and towers with amazing views. The visit can take you even a couple of hours, very enjoyable and for a cheap price. I totally recommend taking a detour to visit this place.

Located on the highest hilltop of the city, at approximately 320 meters above sea level, the castle features an irregular quadrilateral layout, surrounded by triple layers of defensive walls. The site originally served as a Roman military post in the 2nd century BCE. During the 8th to 12th centuries, the Moors significantly reinforced the fortifications. In the 13th century, under the reign of King Sancho II, the castle underwent major reconstruction. Following Portugal’s Restoration of Independence from Spain in 1640, the castle was extensively expanded and modernized in 1641, adopting contemporary military architecture to strengthen its defenses. It played a crucial role in the Battle of the Lines of Elvas (1659), serving as a key fortress during the conflict.

A little gem of a place showing rooms of rural and domestic scenes from past times. Very cheap entrance fee and worth more!

It’s an Arabic style tea house with beautiful decoration and all variety of teas. It has milkshakes and cocktails too. Very pleasant place to sit and spend the afternoon with friends. The patio is quite beautiful too.

Great place to explore, you can walk the whole perimeter around the walls. Differing views, including great one over Plaza Alta.Free entry and free car park.

(Translated by Google) This House and Tower of Sande is included in a House of Saavedra, belonging today to the Viscounts of Roda, which has its main entrance on Calle de los Condes. It is Gothic, from the 14th century, rebuilt in the 15th century. First of all, you can see the tall Torre de los Sande, which gives the impression of enormous power: • In its middle, on the right, it has a beautiful Gothic window with two arches with a mullion; On the left a simple window with a semicircular arch. • Above, to the right and left, two equal windows, in a semicircular arch with ornaments. • Higher up, the balcony machicolation that is supported by nine large corbels. • To its right, we see a small window in a shoulder arch or lintel. We observe that the roof is placed on top of the tower without any support element in the middle, which indicates that its height was reduced and the battlements were eliminated, in compliance with the “topping” order given by Queen Isabella the Catholic. From the house, partly hidden by an ugly wall, we can see: • A beautiful Gothic window, equal to the one in the middle of the tower. • The cornice supported by stone corbels with vegetal decorations. • Marble shields of Sande (eagle) and Ulloa (chess), belonging to the marriage of Juan de Sande, 2nd. Señor de Valhondo, who lived in the second half of the 15th century, and Teresa Álvarez de Ulloa, who were the authors of the reconstruction of the house, tower and burials of this family in San Mateo (according to the heraldist Pedro Cordero Alvarado, author of the Heraldic Guide of Cáceres, based on the text of the Ulloa Memorial). With Alfonso IX, Pedro Fernández Saavedra came to conquer Cáceres, whose merits were such that the monarch granted him the possession of the town, and he was the first Governor of his Alcázar, a favor that he declined to his son Fernán Pérez de Saavedra, to continue he warring. (Original) Esta Casa y Torre de Sande está incluida en una Casa de Saavedra, perteneciente hoy a los Vizcondes de Roda, que tiene su entrada principal por la calle de los Condes. Es gótica, del siglo XIV, reconstruida en el siglo XV. Se ve en primer lugar la alta Torre de los Sande, que da la sensación de un enorme poderío: • A su mitad, en la derecha, tiene una bonita ventana gótica de dos arcos con mainel; en la izquierda una sencilla ventana en arco de medio punto. • Por encima, a derecha e izquierda, dos ventanas iguales, en arco de medio punto con adornos. • Mas arriba, el matacán del balcón que está sustentado por nueve grandes ménsulas. • A su derecha, vemos una pequeña ventana en arco de espaldilla o dintel. Observamos que el tejado está colocado encima de la torre sin ningún elemento soporte en medio, lo que indica que fué reducida su altura y eliminado el almenaje, en cumplimiento de la Orden de “desmoche” que dio la Reina Isabel la Católica. De la casa, ocultada en parte por un feo muro, alcanzamos a ver: • Una preciosa ventana gótica, igual a la de la mitad de la torre. • La cornisa sujeta por ménsulas de piedra con adornos vegetales. • Escudos en marmol de Sande (águila) y Ulloa (ajedrezado), pertenecientes al matrimonio de Juan de Sande, 2º. Señor de Valhondo, que vivió en la segunda mitad del siglo XV, y Teresa Álvarez de Ulloa, que fueron los autores de la reconstrucción de la casa, torre y enterramientos de esta familia en San Mateo (según afirma el heraldista Pedro Cordero Alvarado, autor de la Guía Heráldica de Cáceres, basándose en el texto del Memorial de Ulloa). Con Alfonso IX vino a la conquista de Cáceres Pedro Fernández Saavedra, cuyos merecimientos eran tales que le otorgó el monarca la tenencia de la villa, y fue el primer Alcaide de su Alcázar, mercedes que declinó en su hijo Fernán Pérez de Saavedra, para seguir él guerreando.

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy bien

Emerging from the fog on a wintery morning, beckoning me to tred where many have gone before. A beautiful way to arrive in Merida - yet another traveller's tale to be told

Mérida has the most incredible Roman remains. You do, however, feel like the city doesn’t quite realise what treasures it has and there is an enormous amount of unsympathetic, brutal architecture right up against and in some cases over these wonderful buildings. I hope the city planners can improve how they present their city in a ‘world class’ way.

Fantastic museum, one of the most expensive collections of Roman artifacts. Outstanding!!! Gorgeous building and massive open spaces for very large pieces.

The Teatro Romano de Mérida is truly an incredible place to visit. It’s amazing to see how well preserved it is, considering it was built more than 2,000 years ago. Walking through the theater, you can really imagine what life was like during Roman times. The architecture is stunning, and the details in the stonework are impressive. The site is very well organized, with clear paths and plenty of information to help you understand the history. It’s a peaceful and beautiful place to explore, and it feels like stepping back in time. If you visit Mérida, this is definitely a must-see. I highly recommend taking your time to walk around and really appreciate everything. Truly a fascinating experience!

The Teatro Romano de Mérida is truly an incredible place to visit. It’s amazing to see how well preserved it is, considering it was built more than 2,000 years ago. Walking through the theater, you can really imagine what life was like during Roman times. The architecture is stunning, and the details in the stonework are impressive. The site is very well organized, with clear paths and plenty of information to help you understand the history. It’s a peaceful and beautiful place to explore, and it feels like stepping back in time. If you visit Mérida, this is definitely a must-see. I highly recommend taking your time to walk around and really appreciate everything. Truly a fascinating experience!

A hidden jewel of Roman architecture within rural Spain, relatively recently unearthed, rather small, when compared to the one in Mérida, and not in the best condition, still used as an actual theatre. The church and museum within the theatre complex deserve especial mention, on account of the aesthetic pleasure it means, plus the valuable learning experience, about this amazing place's history, as a theatre due Ng the Roman empire, and a medieval neighbourhood later on. Easy parking near it.

(Translated by Google) The imposing parish of Nuestra Señora de la Granada and Santiago Apóstol is located in the Plaza de España, in the heart of the town. The photos I was able to take were impressive, it's free and everything is very well taken care of. (Original) La imponente parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Granada y Santiago Apóstol se encuentra en la Plaza de España, en pleno centro de la población. Impresionantes las fotos que pude hacerle, es gratuita y está todo muy bien cuidado.

It was a super pleasent hike , walking around nature and the waterfalls, following the river is the best way you can spend the day. The hike is easy to do, with many breath taking spots to have a quick picknick, and keep going. Very recommended.

The best castle in the area. From outside (the walls and towers) and from inside, the rooms, everything was over our expectations, well maintained. Also one of the filming locations of Game of Thrones. The feeling when we visit the castle was like we teleport back 200 years ago.