Tag: Marialva
Let’s walk through the historical villages of Portugal…
Historical villages in Portugal are made of granite and schist that preserve memories of ancient conquests and traditions and are remarkable for their landscapes, their heritage and for the friendliness of the people who live there. Perched on the top of mountains, these villages can be spotted from afar by the tall towers of their medieval castles. That is why they were strategically aligned along the border. The kings and lords of the land knew this would mean they could sleep more restfully. But they were sometimes mistaken. Moors and Christians, Spaniards and Portuguese, all tried to take them for ... Read more