Castelo de Vide in the Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede, Alentejo, Portugal
| Distance from the Quinta |
23 Km |
Castelo de Vide is a most attractive small spa town which sits
high above the surrounding olive groves at the Northern tip of the
Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede. Within its 14th century
castle walls lies the 17th century Capela de Nossa Senhora da
Alegria which contains fine tiles of the same period.
In the lovely old part of the town located in one of the steep
narrow lanes adorned with flowers is an ancient synagogue dating
from the 13th century.
At the Jewish quarter the streets meet at the towns fountain,
Fonte da Vila, the oldest one in the area thought to be from the
16th century. The water from the towns many fountains is reputed
to have healing powers and is among the best in the country. In
the centre of the town in the square stands the very impressive
church of Santa Maria da Devesa.
Castelo de Vide is a small town with more than twenty places to
eat, almost exclusively serving typically Alentejan dishes.
It is worth looking out for Borrego do Nordeste Alentejano, Lamb
of North-West Alentejo. Lamb accredited with this label is of
guaranteed quality from a demarcated geografic region - indicação
geográfica protegida.
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