THE MUNICIPALITY OF PENAMACOR IS PART OF THE TERRITORY OF THE EUROPEAN CHARTER OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM – LANDS OF THE LYNX, AWARDED BY EUROPARC FEDERATION, AND THE GEOPARK NATURTEJO.
Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve
Located in the oldest European’s border line, the border village of Penamacor was one of the advanced sentinels of the Portuguese territory in the north of Tagus River, since the dawn of the nationality. Nevertheless, the territory has a vast and rich historical, archaeological, and ethnographic built heritage, that extends from the Neolithic to the present days.
The impressive dungeon tower and the old convent of Santo António are two of the region’s ex-libris. The cruciform symbols that dot the streets of Penamacor and Bemposta remind us of the ethnic and religious diversity, with the presence of the Jewish and the converts within the territory.
Dungeon tower
Medieval fortification
The religious traditions from the Lent to the pilgrimages prove that the old habits are deeply established, as well as the tradition of Madeiro (bonfire), whose origins are millenarian.
Penamacor Vila Madeiro
Besides the cultural heritage, one can also find in the municipality of Penamacor an extremely wide natural heritage, marked by geo-sites of touristic and scientific interest, having the largest part of Reserva Natural da Serra da Malcata (Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve) as part of the territory.
Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve
Meimão
VISIT
The
Historical Area and the traces of the wall send us back to the medieval past of
Penamacor, with Torre de Menagem (Tower of Homage), Antigos Paços do Concelho (Old
Town Hall) and Pelourinho (Pillory) as symbols of these foundational times.Price: Free...
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A museum
space alluding to the physician and encyclopaedist Ribeiro Sanches, a New
Christian born in Penamacor. The space indicates the important contributions
from the Portuguese Jewish and New Christian community in the healing art.Price: Free...
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Built in
the 2nd half of the 16th century, it is a unique element
of the religious archi...
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It is
thought as an important representation point of Penamacor’s cultural identity,
d...
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This
important attraction point in the county of Penamacor was built in the 50’s of
th...
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TO DO
Penamacor features eight qualified pedestrian trails
that mix culture and nature, which present to the hiker the natural,
geological, cultural and historical heritage of the territory....
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Meimão's Bathing Area provides comfort and leisure and
invites you to dive into the floating pool. It offers a unique view over Serra
da Malcata Nature Reserve....
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Using the
bicycle as a sustainable mobility means, providing leisure experiences,
challe...
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Practice of
Stand-Up Paddle in the dam of Albufeira da Ribeira da Meimoa (Meimão), with
...
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Agricultural
and Gastronomic Experiences, but also Wellness Services and Adventure
Activ...
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EAT
With four
decades of activity, O Tear continues to offer the Portuguese traditional
cuisine in a family atmosphere. The cosy house has a garden with a terrace.Average price: 10€...
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In a rustic
and relaxed atmosphere, O Calhambeque serves the Portuguese traditional
home-made food. Here you will find chickpeas with cod, stewed veal, “chanfana”
or the hake fillets that grand-mothers cook for their grand-children.Average price: 10€...
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The “espetadas”
(skewers) and “poncha” (traditional drink) from Madeira can be fo...
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Close to Jardim
República, the restaurant O Jardim welcomes with simplicity those who lo...
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In a nice
house with stone walls, is recreated a traditional meal of a Portuguese family....
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SLEEP
Upon
arrival to the present hotel in Penamacor, the guest is "instructed" to
let go of the watch and to enjoy all the tranquillity of the area, which will
mean an almost certain passage by its Aqua Center and Spa....
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Less than
five miles from Penamacor, close to Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve, the rural tourism
Moinho do Maneio proposes an experience of return to the origins. The
accommodation is made in schist houses or in a bubble tent, and the breakfast
is served in a cabin by the stream....
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In the
village of Vale da Senhora da Póvoa, a beautiful house with an art deco façade
...
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On the
slope of the castle of Penamacor, Casas da Penha were rebuilt with natural
materi...
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Less than 7
miles from Penamacor, involved by Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve and a few
...
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