Region

Set in a county where you can easily find memories of the past, castles and ruins, houses, pillories, boulders and sources of history, is Marialva, the epicenter of this county, since it is one of the Historical Villages of Portugal.

In terms of landscape we are presented with stunning scenery that you will consider the viewpoints of Santa Barbara, Coriscada, and Paipenela, Marialva’s Castel, Ranhados and Meda’s Clock Tower. Unforgettable too, the image of almond blossom in Longroiva and Fontelonga in the months of February and March.

Nature, fortunately still in its pure state, which involves Mêda’s county gives you always an aura of splendor and magnificence that enchanted people and other people of other faiths. Even today in these parts, between granite hills and weeds, reign three magnificent castles : Ranhados, Longroiva and Marialva, the latter with four towers. Without doubt, compelling evidence of the historical importance of these lands in the struggles and battles of the Middle Ages.

Its invaluable heritage is not formed only by imposing pillories fortifications or military affairs. The cultural heritage of the hospitable people of the county, includes the secular art of wicker work, wool, flax, clay or metal, and crafts to timeless knowledge plus the income from maize, porridge and sweet donut knee its rich and delicious regional sweets.

People working, party people and a thousand letters, the inhabitants of this region have perpetuated over the centuries, ancient tools and delicious flavors of artisanal food Beira do not forget to cook on days of their pilgrimage and patron saints.

It's worth a long visit, as the precious treasures of the past in a place where time runs the rhythms of another time and where hospitality is without doubt the best visit card.