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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Guarda District, Central Portugal
Discover the best top things to do in Guarda District, Portugal including Faia Brava Reserve, Museu da Fundacao do Coa, Castelo de Marialva, Serra da Estrela, Se-Catedral da Guarda, Muralhas e Castelo de Trancoso, Castelo de Linhares da Beira, Fortified Village Almeida, Igreja Matriz de Vila Nova de Foz Coa, Praia Fluvial de Loriga.
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1. Faia Brava Reserve
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
The Faia Brava Reserve is a private protected area in NE Portugal, managed by the Associacao Transumancia and Natureza (ATN) and dedicated to the protection of the Vultures, Eagles and other birds that breed in these cliffs of the river Coa. Possible activities include hiking, biking, bird-watching, nature and landscape photography, and sessions in the vulture hide during spring and summer.
2. Museu da Fundacao do Coa
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4.5 based on 436 reviews
The final seventeen kilometres of the Coa valley contain hundreds of Palaeolithic engravings along the river’s banks, extending all the way to the River Douro. This zone has been made into Portugal’s first Archaeological Park. This Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 2 December 1998. This entire open-air art collection, which buries the old myth of rock art only existing in caves, is exhibited in the Museum through original pieces of movable art, replicas of “rock panels” and interactive zones that use modern digital technology. The art can also be viewed in loco on organised visits to the valley with specialised guides (advance booking required). Visit also (no advance booking required) the Museum which provides an overview of the Ice Age Coa Valley rock-art, its archaeological context as well as magnificent views over the Coa and Douro rivers. Museum opening times: High season: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM; Closes at lunchtime (01:00 PM - 02-00 PM) in low season from the 20th of October until the last day of February. Closed on Mondays, 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December.
Reviewed By LORIT123 - Vienna, Austria
architecture 1a, location/view 1a, content 1a, kitchen/restaurant 1a, guides 1a, its an outstanding place, beautiful, educational, full of sensuality and experience, adventure even... if you can, book the night tour to the rock art places. fairy tale!!!
3. Castelo de Marialva
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4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By StaceyPurcell - Houston, United States
We hiked all over these castle ruins in the hills and loved every second we were there. There's even a surprising church that will take your breath away tucked in among the ruins. My only regret is that I wanted to spend more time here......next trip!!
4. Serra da Estrela
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4.5 based on 794 reviews
Reviewed By Vinetou - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Travelling from Porto to the South across Serra da Estrela was a good decision. Plenty of nice views. Many attractions on the way (water reservoirs, RAMSAR protected area, charming glacier valley, ski area etc.). More on the pictures.
5. Se-Catedral da Guarda
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4.5 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By Niels-Fernanda - Santos, Brazil
The building of Guarda Cathedral was ordered during the reign of King John I, at the initiative of D. Vasco, Bishop of Lamego. Construction works began in 1390 but would only be completed in 1540, during the reign of King John III. Therefor the Cathedral became one of the most emblematic in Portugal with a structure which creates a symbiosis between Gothic and Manueline styles. The granite building stands out because of its fortified shape with its pinnacles and counterforts intercepting refined Manueline decorative elements. Inside, you should not miss the chance to contemplate the magnificent main retable made in ançã stone, a work carried out by João de Ruão’s workshop in Coimbra and a great example of ancient sculpture during the Late Renaissance period. Unquote
6. Muralhas e Castelo de Trancoso
7. Castelo de Linhares da Beira
8. Fortified Village Almeida
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By boski - Island of Malta, Malta
This place is stunning, amazing how when you go over the border from Spain to Portugal suddenly there are toilets and infrastructure and businesses are open – wow fancy that Spain ???? Almeida is amazing lovely town, history everywhere you look, the fort is unreal we walked for hours into every nook and cranny, in the town square they were making their famous Portuguese chicken, how perfect is that. The museum in town is fantastic worth a visit well set up and loads to see.
9. Igreja Matriz de Vila Nova de Foz Coa
10. Praia Fluvial de Loriga
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4.5 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By 6ruk
I went there in the morning to take some photos, beautiful place with clear and clean water. Went past later in the afternoon, and very full. No surprise as it was extremely hot. Next time I will try to go for a swim.
