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Oliveiras

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Oliveiras
6150, Proença-a-Nova

Proença-a-Nova

Typical beirã village, located only nine kilometres of Proença-a-Nova. The houses are in shale and the typically narrow streets. The friendliness and the hospitality are two unavoidable characteristics of the population of this village. Has nine houses which can be rented for one or more nights. The stay includes regional bread, cheese, olive oil of olives from Olives, piquette, medronho zone and firewood to keep your home comfortable. The activities available are various and contemplate the outdoors.

Cova de Alvito

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Cerejeira
6150, Proença-a-Nova

Proença-a-Nova

For several years, this village was uninhabited until, gradually, if were buying houses to recover, other rebuilt the rigor, without ever forgetting the shale, the traditional tile roofs and the Woods. The fountain has been recovered; energy is an alternative, since it has no power. Is another of the villages ideal for those seeking tranquility, calm, silence.

Alvito da Beira

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Alvito da Beira
6150, Proença-a-Nova

Proença-a-Nova

The village of Alvito da Beira may have been moorish in its origins. According to the historians, it was the moors who firstly introduced the olive trees in the region. By the early 20th century, ther were 10 olive oil presses in the parish. Small walls were built, of which there are still vestiges, to protect the olive trees. The architectural heritage includes the mother church, the crucifix, the font velha (old fountain), the Mó fountain, the fountain at Dáspera and the Sobraínho fountain. The craftswork includes tapestries, hand made shoes, iron objects and more.

Figueira

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Figueira
6150, Proença-a-Nova

Proença-a-Nova

The village of Figueira integrates the schist Villages network. Word is that the provision of houses and the streets was not made by chance. The village possessed a set of entries that, at night, were closed with doors, so that the whole village was protected from wolves, since you often during the night, the wolves look for other animals to feed on. Thus, the inhabitants managed to protect their animals and, today, there are still traces of these doors that can be seen. This village has been redeveloped, while continuing to maintain the rural environment and the community spirit of …

Pedreira

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Pedreira
6150, Proença-a-Nova

Proença-a-Nova