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Castelo de Vide
Castelo de Vide is a Portuguese village in the District of Portalegre, Alentejo region and sub-region of Alto Alentejo.
It is the seat of a municipality with 264.91 km² of area subdivided into 4 parishes. The municipality is limited to the northeast by Spain, to the east by the municipality of Marvão, to the south by the municipality of Portalegre, to the southwest by the municipality of Crato and to the west and northwest by the municipality of Nisa.
The romantic character of the village of Castelo de Vide, associated with its gardens, abundant vegetation, mild climate and proximity to the São Mamede mountain range, made it known as "Sintra do Alentejo" (this name is attributed to King D. Pedro V ).
It is the seat of a municipality with 264.91 km² of area subdivided into 4 parishes. The municipality is limited to the northeast by Spain, to the east by the municipality of Marvão, to the south by the municipality of Portalegre, to the southwest by the municipality of Crato and to the west and northwest by the municipality of Nisa.
The romantic character of the village of Castelo de Vide, associated with its gardens, abundant vegetation, mild climate and proximity to the São Mamede mountain range, made it known as "Sintra do Alentejo" (this name is attributed to King D. Pedro V ).
Tourism
This historical village does not dispense a careful and careful visit to its historic center and its craft shops.
Already to enjoy the splendid landscape, it is necessary to make walks in the Natural Park of Serra de São Mamede. For example, there is the Vitalis Maintenance Circuit, in the Serra de S. Paulo. It has a track with 2,600 meters of extension, 12 stations with handsets and informative panels.
The tourist can also opt for horseback riding.
Already to enjoy the splendid landscape, it is necessary to make walks in the Natural Park of Serra de São Mamede. For example, there is the Vitalis Maintenance Circuit, in the Serra de S. Paulo. It has a track with 2,600 meters of extension, 12 stations with handsets and informative panels.
The tourist can also opt for horseback riding.
Gastronomy
There are several traditional Castelo de Vide recipes highlighting among others:
"Sarapatel, Molhinhos in Tomatada, Alhada de Cação, Migas with Entrecosto, Liver "à moda" of Castelo de Vide, Pezinhos de Coentrada".
"Sarapatel, Molhinhos in Tomatada, Alhada de Cação, Migas with Entrecosto, Liver "à moda" of Castelo de Vide, Pezinhos de Coentrada".
Weather
It has a markedly Mediterranean climate, characterized by a dry season well accented in the summer. Precipitation is irregular. The slopes exposed to the southwest have a warmer and drier climate than those exposed to the northeast, with a colder and humid climate.
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