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Conjunto na Localidade da Senhora da Póvoa
- heritage
Avenida da Igreja
6090-711, Penamacor
A group of two-story residential buildings, with the ground floor serving as a storage area and the first floor as housing. These are typical Beira houses, built between the 16th and 17th centuries.
Barragem da Meimoa
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- country
Meimão
6320, Meimão
Earth-fill dam located on the Ribeira de Meimoa, within the Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve. The Sabugal and Meimoa dams are connected, supplying water for the hydro-agricultural development of Cova da Beira.
Praia da Ribeira da Meimoa
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Ribeira da Meimoa
6090, Penamacor
A river beach located about seven miles from Penamacor, it features a large, shady grassy area, featuring a Roman bridge. It has a sports field, a beach soccer field, and a friendly bar where you can rent canoes and paddleboards.
Zona de Lazer da Ponte Romana
- country
- leisure
EM570
6090, Penamacor
A large, grassy, and tree-lined space with a playground and multi-sport court. Located next to the Ribeira da Meimoa river beach, the Roman bridge stands out.
Museu Municipal de Penamacor
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Largo Tenente Coronel Júlio Rodrigues da Silva
6090-545, Penamacor
In this museum, you can see an archaeology section, with artifacts from prehistory and the Roman period; an ethnography section, with various agricultural tools and two ancient carriages; and even a miscellaneous section, with collections of banknotes and coins, ancient weapons, and stuffed animals.
Museu Doutor Mário Bento
- heritage
EN233
6090-385, Penamacor
Located in the former Cameira family wine press, this museum showcases an archaeological and ethnographic collection, including the mill's equipment. Highlights include exhibits depicting the making of bread, olive oil, and wine, as well as the archaeological exhibit, which features a predominance of Roman artifacts.
Aldeia de João Pires
- country
- heritage
Aldeia de João Pires
6090, Penamacor
A small village formed by a cluster of granite houses. Architectural highlights include the main church, the chapel of São Miguel, the chapel of Espírito Santo, the Casa dos Tabordas, the museum, the Roman fountain, and the Tapado Cabeço archaeological site. Crafts include lace, cork work, and cooperage.
Percurso da Patada da Mula
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Meimão
6320, Meimão
A hiking trail approximately seven kilometers long, passing through the Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve. You'll pass by the banks of the Meimoa Reservoir and Barroca-do-Carvalhal, home to ancient trees and a diverse fauna. This trail begins and ends at the Ponte dos Alísios.
Percurso do Sobreiral
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Meimão
6320, Meimão
A hiking trail approximately eight kilometers long, passing through the Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve. It is a circular route that begins and ends at the Ribeira da Meimoa Dam.
Castelo de Penamacor e Torre de Vigia
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Largo de Santa Maria
6090-516, Penamacor
All that remains of this castle are the watchtower, the clock tower (which appears to have been a keep), some sections of the walls, ruins of bastions, and the town gate beneath the former Domus Municipalis. The town of Penamacor is part of a region once inhabited by Romans, Goths, and Arabs, and received its first charter in 1209, granted by Dom Sancho I.