Marialva Castle

Marialva Castle
Marialva Castle
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Ruins of once grand castle

Guarda

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Guarda travel guide »

Its proximity to the Spanish border means that this whole area of the Beira region is dotted with fortifications and hilltop villages, and Guarda is no exception. Indeed its very name is an indication of its 'guarding' role. It served its purpose well under the Duke of Wellington against the French in the Peninsular War of the 1800s.The highest town in Portugal, at over 1000 metres above sea…