Location: Monsaraz
Top Things to do in Monsaraz
What to do and see in Monsaraz, Alentejo: The Best Free Things to do
Monsaraz is a civil parish (freguesia) of the municipality of the Reguengos de Monsaraz, on the right margin of the Guadiana River in Portuguese Alentejo region, near its border with Spain. The population in 2011 was 782, in an area of 88.29 km².
Restaurants in Monsaraz
1. Monsaraz Castle and Walls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,282 reviews
Reviewed By martyncymro - Coimbra, Portugal
Monsaraz is one of the gems of Portugal and after the major urban centres of Lisbon and Porto, should be one of the first in the list of places to visit when touring Portugal. Monsaraz has preserved its medieval buildings and town walls, although settlement on the hill dates from prehistory. The walls proved ineffective as the town passes from Christians to Muslims, back to Christians and back to Muslims and once the Muslims were defeated it passed between the Spanish and the Portuguese. These days it's possible to walk along part of the walls and castle and see the splendid views they offer over the surrounding countryside. Well worth a visit and highly recommended. You cannot drive into the town, but there are several carparks outside the walls and then a short walk of 100 metres, or so, into the town.
2. Urban and Traditional Center of Monsaraz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By 323MarcK - Bremen, Germany
Another time travel spot to visit. Impressive located on top of a mountain with an amazing view over the region Alentejo. Especially in the evening when most of the tourists are gone you can catch up the certain flair.
3. Fonte do Telheiro
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By leonardo_1964
We saw the Fonte do Telheiro by case and there were men with horses there. This little place is very beautiful and it is worth taking your camera with you.
