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A castle on a granite ridge above Marvão, with walls, towers and wide views over the Alentejo and Spain.

Perched high above the Alentejo plains, Marvão is a fairytale fortress frozen in time. Narrow cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, and sweeping views — this hidden gem whispers centuries of history from every stone.

Marvão is located at one of its highest points, the Sapoio mountain range, on a quartzite ridge, at an altitude of between 800 and 850 meters, within the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park.

Marvão, a historic village situated in the Alto Alentejo region, boasts a long and rich history, with traces of occupation dating back to pre-Roman times.