Marvao Attractions 
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The little market town of Marvao, the Roman Herminio Minor, lies near the Spanish frontier on a steep sided hill in the Serra de Sao Mamede. Its great attractions are its unspoiled medieval atmosphere and its castle, with a commanding view from above the town.
This strategically situated little town was strongly fortified by King Dinis in the 13th century. In 1833, during the Miguelist wars, it played an important part as stronghold of the Liberals.
Townscape
The town is still completely surrounded by its medieval walls. The steep and narrow streets are paved with stone slabs, spanned by flying buttresses and lined with flower decked houses, many of them with fine 17th century wrought iron window grille, including one that has been turned into a pousada. It is advisable to leave cars outside the walls and to walk up through the maze of alleyways to the castle.
This strategically situated little town was strongly fortified by King Dinis in the 13th century. In 1833, during the Miguelist wars, it played an important part as stronghold of the Liberals.
Townscape
The town is still completely surrounded by its medieval walls. The steep and narrow streets are paved with stone slabs, spanned by flying buttresses and lined with flower decked houses, many of them with fine 17th century wrought iron window grille, including one that has been turned into a pousada. It is advisable to leave cars outside the walls and to walk up through the maze of alleyways to the castle.
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Marvao, Portalegre
