This grandiose castled fortification and the singularity of its heritage within these walls, allow Trancoso to be part of the select club of Historic Villages of Portugal.

Walking round the ramparts of Trancoso, allows us to take in an era with a wealth of history and enjoy the views of broad and surprising horizons stretching out into the distance

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Interesting points in the Region

Trancoso Historical Centre "Historical village of Portugal" :
Castle, walls, important centre for jewish history, singularity of the urban surroundings.

Cultural and Natural Touring (in 70 kms around)
» Historic Villages of Portugal - Trancoso, Marialva, Castelo Rodrigo, Almeida, Castelo Mendo, Belmonte, Linhares da Beira.
» Natural Park of International Douro and Alto Douro Wine Region (World Heritage)
» Natural Park of Serra da Estrela
» Archaeological Park of Côa Valley (World Heritage)

Active Tourism
4WD vehicles, BTT, Motorbike e 4 whell motorbike (learning services available, orientation and guide, with road books starting at the Hotel)
Ballon rides, rappel, slide, escalade, paragliding, tracking, paint ball.

Gastronomy and Wine
Visit to Wine and Olive Oil – producing Farms of Alto Douro Region (Port wine vineyards)
Visit to cheese of Serra – producing Farms (Special Portuguese Cheese)