Santa Maria de Marvao

Santa Maria de Marvão combines a compact medieval settlement with wide Alentejo horizons in a way that reflects its frontier position on the Serra de São Mamede. It forms part of Marvão, a fortified town high above the surrounding countryside in eastern Portugal, close to the Spanish border. The Castle of Marvão and its encircling walls recall centuries when control of this ridge held strategic importance. Below lies the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park, where cork oak woodland, granite outcrops and rural lanes shape the terrain. The Roman ruins of Ammaia, in the municipality, add another layer to the area’s long occupation. Trace Santa Maria de Marvão’s place in the Serra de São Mamede and Alentejo by browsing webcams nearby.

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