Edition 73 - Sustainable Historical Villages

Sustainable urban mobility in the Historical Villages

Developed in partnership with Renault Portugal and the Historical Villages of Portugal, the project Sustainable Urban Mobility has proven to be one of the best alternatives for the Historical Village of Castelo Novo.

Dragon Stone

The impressive Historical Village of Monsanto, inhabited by gigantic rocks of curious shapes, was the stage of the prequel "The House of the Dragon". Monsanto became Dragon Stone, the home of House Targaryen.

Great Route of the Historical Villages

If 12th century villages, castles and beautiful rural landscapes sound like your kind of bike tour, then your best bet will be the Historical Villages Trail. In the heart of Center of Portugal, this trail will take you back in time through 12 villages and ancient castles, stunning natural parks like Serra da Estrela, and winding natural scenarios. Untouched and off the beaten path, this is where you will feel the authentic history and traditions of Portugal. This is the ultimate Mountain Bike crossing to do in Portugal, a big 600km loop.

Cities & Villages

Castelo Rodrigo

Nowadays, the town of Castelo Rodrigo still keeps its medieval outlines, surrounded by imposing walls which remind us of the identity of its history, often divided between both sides of the border. Discover it!

Arts & Culture

The Elephant's Journey

In the middle of the 16th century the Portuguese King D. João III has given his cousin, the Archduke Maximilian of Austria, a rather unusual wedding gift: an Asian elephant.

Storytelling recipes

Sustained by the European Green Deal, the project "Storytelling recipes" is more than a gastronomic and wine map of the Historical Villages. It is a way of preserving memories, traditions and flavours of the past, respecting the concepts of sustainability and circular economy.