Within 8 km of our estate you’ll find several villages and hamlets, including the two castle villages of Marvão, Castelo de Vide and the wonderful old railway station in the village of Beirã. Portagem houses a wonderful piscina natural in the River Sever.
Marvão (7 km) is absolutely worth a visit. With an altitude of more than 800 meters, the (original Moorish) castle towers over the landscape and is visible from all angles. Within the castle walls you’ll find this small village with white houses. It is well visible from our estate, especially at night when it’s lit. You can visit the castle and walk the castle walls all around the village and have a marvellous view over its surroundings. As an alternative for walking or cycling up the cliff, you can make use of our taxi-service. We will drive you up, so you can have a beautiful descending walk back to the Campscape.
Castelo de Vide (7 km) is the more lively town. Also with a castle, but also with shops, bars, restaurants and a big supermarket (Pingo Doce). Special feature is the old Jewish quarter with its beautiful fountain and its medieval small streets. Visit the Jewish museum, the cathedral and have a taste of the traditional Portugese lifestyle.
Beirã is just a 3,5 km walk or bike ride and used to be the border station on the railway from Madrid to Lisbon. The old station is preserved in all its beauty, and there is the possibility to go for a rail bike on the tracks. At the highest point of Beirã you find the central washing place, typical in this part of Portugal. You can walk a beautiful unpaved path to the village right from our estate and find two bars/restaurants on the way back for your refreshment or lunch.
The river Sever in Portagem (8,5 km) houses a free river swimming pool and a well preserved Roman bridge (Ponte Romana). This little village also has several nice bars and restaurants with views over the river.