Built towards the end of the 13th century by King Dinis, Marvão castle dominates the village. Enclosed within its walls are two cisterns and a keep and offering spectacular views to the Spanish frontier
The charming medieval village of Marvão stands out among the other settlements in this area of the Alentejo. It is one of only a handful of remaining towns nestling entirely within its ancient defensive walls. The village is commandingly perched atop a 862 metre (2,800ft) high quartzite looking out over the plains of the Serra de São Mamede and to the Spanish border only a few kilometres away…
