CASTLES AND FORTRESSES – GRAND TOUR

CASTLES AND FORTRESSES

In UNESCO Territories, there is a distinct sense of being on the border, not only because the Tajo Internacional Biosphere Reserve forms a border with Portugal, but also because, since ancient times – even before the arrival of the Romans – the River Tagus has also served as a natural border between peoples.

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Mirabel Castle

Also known as Peña del Acero. Lively and scenic, it offers culture, spectacular views and hiking through the dehesa.

Monfragüe Castle

From the castle, you can look out over the whole of Monfragüe. You can drive up or walk along the Umbría path.

Valencia de Alcántara Fortress

Overlook La Raya from the
imposing tower of the
Tribute.

Peñafiel Castle

Zarza la Mayor · Explore the rugged Erjas Gorge from Racha Rachel or Peñafiel Castle, where you can enjoy spectacular views.

Cabañas Castle

Cabañas del Castillo · If you want to see the world from the geopark’s real-life viewing point, you’ll need to climb up to Cabañas Castle.

Brozas Castle

Brozas Castle still stands as a reminder that the border was once guarded here… and that history and trouble were made in equal measure.

Marmionda Castle

Portezuelo · Tragic legends, breathtaking views of quartzite
Armorican and pure medieval epic.

Alcántara Bastion

With their sharp angles, you realise that in the 17th century they took border defence very seriously.

Peñafiel Encomienda Interpretation Centre

Zarza la Mayor · To understand the influence of the Peñafiel mission.

Castles and Fortifications Interpretation Centre

Mirabel · History and architecture of the fortifications.

Identity of the Orders of Chivalry

Alcántara · Discover the power of the Order at the Convent of St Benedict.