Portalegre district is located in the Alentejo region, sub-region of Alto Alentejo, being a region marked by the transition between the mountains of central Portugal and the vast plains, which translates into a unique landscape richness.
It has 15 municipalities: Alter do Chão, Arronches, Avis, Campo Maior, Castelo de Vide, Crato, Elvas, Fronteira, Gavião, Marvão, Monforte, Nisa, Ponte de Sor, Portalegre and Sousel.
The district is rich in wonderful places to discover, with a dizzying diversity. From the largest land-based fortification in the world (Elvas), to refreshing river beaches, from amazing trails and walkways to magnificent castles and fortresses, from wonderful waterfalls to astonishing viewpoints, there are many treasures hidden in the heart of the district.
Alter do Chão: Castelo de Alter Pedroso, Coudelaria, Falcoaria, Castelo de Seda (Muralhas), Janela Renascentista Geminada, Largo do Pelourinho, Chafariz da Praça da República, Ruínas Romanas Ferragial d’ El Rei, Necrópole Tardo Antiga de Alter, Villa Romana da Quinta do Pião, Herdade do Monte Barrão
Arronches: Marco International Bridge, Atalaias de Arronches, Casario Alentejano, Hermitage of the King, Cave Paintings of Vale de Junco - Lapa dos Gaivões, Church of Our Lady of Light, Mother Church of Our Lady of the Assunção of Arronches, Fortaleza of Arronches, Fountain of Elvas, Fountain of Neptune, Fountain of Dogs, Fonte do Vassalo, Igreja da Misericórdia, Pinho Monteiro Shelter, Ribeira de Arronches, City Hall, Safra do Rebolo Geodesic Vertex
Avis: Avis Castle, Walls, typical Alentejo houses, Parish Church or Nossa Senhora da Orada, medieval village, Maranhão Dam Complex, Church of the Convent of S. Bento de Avis, Pelourinho, Misericórdia Church, Anta da Herdade da Ordem, Municipal Museum, Ponte Ervedal, Torre de S Roque, Rainha and Santo António, Jardim do Mestre de Avis
Campo Maior: Porta da Vila, Castelo de Campo Maior, Main Church of Campo Maior, Pillory, Chapel of Bones, Museum of Sacred Art, City Hall, Military Seat, Ouguela, Church of São João Baptista, Santa Beatriz da Silva House-Museum, Mosteiro Imaculada Conceição, Adega Mayor, Coffee Science Center
Castelo de Vide: Castle of Castelo de Vide and Walls, Jewry of Castelo de Vide, Town center, Chapel of the Savior of the World, Chapel of São Roque, Fountain of the Village, Fountain of Mealhada, Main Church, Synagogue, Pointed doors, Quinta das Lavandas, Menhir da Meada, São Mamede Natural Park, Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Penha, Marvão and Roman City of Ammaia
Crato: Monastery of Flor da Rosa, Main Church, ruins of Castelo Altaneiro, chapel of Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso, Municipal museum, Padre Belo House-Museum, Anta da Aldeia da Mata, Anta do Couto dos Andreiros, Penedo do Caraça, Clock Tower , Ponte Velha, Varanda do Grão-Prior, Cruzeiro de S. Antonio, Convent and Church of Santo António, Dams nearby: Vale Seco, Arreganhada and Câmara.
Elvas: Praça da República, old Cathedral of Elvas, Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Pelourinho, Igreja das Dominicas, Arco de Santa Clara, Church of Santa Maria de Alcáçova, the narrow and picturesque streets of Elvas such as Rua das Beatas, Castle de Elvas, Municipal Market, Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Islamic and medieval walls, belt of walls from the 17th century. XVII, Amoreira Aqueduct, Torre Fernandina, Church/Convent of São Domingos, Portas de Olivença, Church of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré, Museum/Fábrica da Ameixa, Military Museum, Forte da Graça, Forte de Santa Luzia, 3 forts: São Mamede, São Pedro and São Domingos
Fronteira: Municipal Library of Fronteira, main church, Cadeia Comarcã de Fronteira, Municipal Council of Fronteira, Churches of Espírito Santo and Senhor dos Mártires, Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Vila Velha, pillory, railway station, Praia Fluvial da Ribeira Grande
Gavião: Pelourinho de Gavião, Casa da Torre, Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, Cruzeiro, Chapel of Our Lady Mother of Men, Chapel of Our Lady of Necessidades, Caminho da Fonte Velha, Capela do Calvário, Gavião Bandstand, Eco Laguna, river beach do Alamal, Belver Castle, Belver Dam, Soap Museum, Museum of Blankets and Tapestries, Anta do Penedo Gordo, Fonte da Bica and Lavadouro
Marvão: Marvão Castle, Keep, Marvão railway station, Intra-wall urban agglomeration, Marvão 16th century bridge, Marvão Municipal Museum, Portas de Ródão, Portas da Vila, Postigo do Torrejão, Toll Tower, Manueline pillory, Casa da Culture, Old Chamber, Cistern, Church of São Tiago, Church of Espírito Santo, Chapel of Calvário, convent of Nossa Senhora da Estrela, dolmens and menhirs of Marvão, Ammaia, Praia Fluvial da Portagem.
Monforte: Praça da República, Igreja Matriz, Largo José Carlos Malato, Bones Chapel, Terreiro do Castelo, Senhor dos Passos Chapel, Panoramic Balcony, house where António Maria de Sousa Sardinha was born, Clock Tower, Churches of São Pedro, Espirito Santo and Madalena, Casa do Prior, Windmill
Nisa: Walls Castle of Nisa, Portas da Vila and Montalvão, Rua de Santa Maria, City Hall of Nisa, Churches Matriz, Misericórdia and Espírito Santo, Pelourinho, Fountains of Nisa, Menhir do Patalou, Chapels of Calvário and Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres, Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Graça and Viewpoint, Roman Bridge of Nisa-a-Velha, Anta de São Gens and dolmen of Saragonheiros, Conhal do Arneiro
Ponte de Sor: Ponte De Sor Pedestrian Bridge, Bridge Over Ribeira de Sor, Main Church of São Francisco de Assis, Campo da Restauração Garden, Chapel of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Galveias, Fountain of the Village of Ponte de Sor, Montargil Dam, Zone Riverside, Chapel of Santo António de Montargil, Arts and Culture Center of Ponte de Sor, Ponte de Vila Formosa
Portalegre: Praça da República, baroque Accioli and Avillez palaces, Barahona Palace, José Régio House-Museum, Portas de Alegrete, Medieval Castle, Seminary of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Convent of Santa Clara, Ancient Jewry, Town Hall, Cathedral of Portalegre, Set consisting of the Church and former Convent of São Francisco and Fábrica Robinson, Municipal Museum of Portalegre, Cascatas da Cabroeira and Monte Sete.
Sousel: Municipal Library Doutor António Garção, City Hall, Torre de Camões, Pelourinho, Church of Nossa Senhora da Orada, Herdade da Madalena, Fornos de Lime, Poço Largo, Povoado de São Bartolomeu, Church of the Convent of Santo António