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Things to see in Portalegre, Portugal (Portugal): 48 places and when to go
Portalegre, Portugal is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 48 places in and around it, mainly History (31), Nature (14), Mountains (7). The best known are Roman villa of Ammaia, Sé de Portalegre and Serra de São Mamede. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 39.29, -7.423
- Places
- 48 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (31) · Nature (14) · Mountains (7) · Wildlife (6) · Museums and art (4) · Architecture (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LIS Lisbon, 159 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Serra de São Mamede, at 1,027 m.
What to see in Portalegre, Portugal
The places in and around Portalegre, Portugal, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Roman villa of AmmaiaCultural heritage monument in Marvão, Portugal9.4 km
- Sé de PortalegreChurch building in Portalegre, Portalegre District, Portugal940 m
- Serra de São MamedeProtected area in Portugal6.0 km
- Castle of Alter do ChãoBuilding in Alter do Chão, Portalegre District, Portugal23 km
- Synagogue of Castelo de VideFormer synagogue and museum in Portugal14 km
- Castle of Castelo de VideBuilding in Castelo de Vide, Portalegre District, Portugal15 km
- Castle of PortalegreBuilding in Portalegre, Portalegre District, Portugal663 m
- Castle of AlegreteBuilding in Alegrete, Portalegre District, Portugal10 km
- Villa of Torre de PalmaBuilding in Monforte, Portalegre District, Portugal26 km
- Menhir of MeadaMenhir in Santa Maria da Devesa, Portugal23 km
- Serra de São Mamede Natural ParkProtected area in Portugal9.5 km
- Castle of Alter PedrosoBuilding in Alter do Chãeso, Portalegre District, Portugal21 km
- Anta do Tapadão (Aldeia da Mata)Dolmen in Crato, Portugal25 km
- Saint Bernard Monastery of PortalegreOld monastery in Portalegre, Portugal798 m
- Monastery of Flor da RosaBuilding in Crato, Portalegre District, Portugal19 km
- Castle of CratoCastle in Portugal19 km
- Portalegre Railway StationRailway station in Portugal11 km
- Menhir of PatalouPhallic monolith in Portugal26 km
- plane tree from RossioPlane tree (Platanus x hispanica Mill. ex Münchh.) from Rossio in Portalegre, Portugal921 m
- Anta do Pai AnesArchaeological site27 km
- Castelo de Cabeço de VideBuilding in Cabeço de Vide, Portalegre District, Portugal22 km
- Castelo de TorrejãoBuilding in Portalegre, Portalegre District, Portugal346 m
- El MarcoBridge between Arronches, Portugal and La Codosera, Spain25 km
- Abrigo Pinho MonteiroCultural heritage monument in Arronches, Portugal23 km
And the other 24, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Alto do Casqueijal, Alto dos Forninhos, Cabeço do Mouro, Marvão, Serra da Chugueira, Monforte, Villa Romana da Horta da Torre
- History: Anta da Vila de Nisa, Anta da Melriça, Convento Nossa Senhora da Estrela (Marvão), Ponte Romana de Monforte, Caleiras de Escusa, Dolmen El Caballo, Dolmen El Fragoso, Dolmen Huerta de las Monjas, Abrigo com pinturas rupestres de Vale de Junco (Esperança)
- Museums and art: Casa Museu José Régio, Museu Municipal do Crato
- Hiking: GR42-MFT Grande Rota dos Montes de Monforte, Molino de La Negra, Percurso do Salão Frio
- Food and drink: Mercado Municipal de Alter do Chão
- With kids: Piscina de Ribeira de Nisa
- Architecture: Ponte da Portagem, Torre da Portagem e área envolvente
When to go to Portalegre, Portugal
The best time to visit Portalegre, Portugal is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:31
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:45
- JulBest time14:30
- AugBest time13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:48
- DecPossible9:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. In April, 48 of the 48 places are at their best.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Portalegre, Portugal
The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS, Lisbon), 159 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Estremoz13 places51 km
- Badajoz14 places57 km
- Castelo Branco, Portugal16 places58 km
- Proença-a-Nova6 places63 km
- Abrantes9 places68 km
- Redondo11 places73 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Portalegre, Portugal?
The best known: Roman villa of Ammaia, Sé de Portalegre, Serra de São Mamede, Castle of Alter do Chão, Synagogue of Castelo de Vide. In all, 48 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Portalegre, Portugal?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15.
How do you get to Portalegre, Portugal?
The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 159 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Portalegre, Portugal as the destination and these 48 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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