One of the most important fairs takes place near São Martinho, where chestnuts are the queen of the celebration. Also cultural is this event that takes place within the walls of the citadel. At the top, the castle sees everything, the castle keeps everything.

route typology
ethnographic / gastronomic
historical / landscaped
excursion


route
linear / ~6km / natur+urb / easy

route duration: 1 day
commemorative: "Chestnut Fair"


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(next date:) November 9th

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We start with the visit to the Roman city of Ammaia, the museum, south gate, thermal baths, forum and amphitheater. We followed the ash tunnel from São salvador da Aramenha to 'Petiscos da Olga' to the meal before we discover the chestnut trees and the ovens and Roman kettles of Escusa. Following the path, we passed the Roman bridge over the trout stream and arrived at Portagem where we passed the river Sever, in medieval bridge that gave rise to the name of the town. Taking the transfer to Marvão, we will visit the citadel, the castle and end our itinerary by participating in the Chestnut Fair by Marvão.