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on the chestnut route, Marvão
Chestnut Fair and Chestnut Tree Festival
Around Saint Martin's Day, one of the region's most important traditional fairs takes place inside the citadel walls, with chestnuts taking centre stage alongside vibrant cultural events. At the summit, the castle watches over and keeps guard over all.
• discover millennial heritage and the magic of Autumn in Marvão
• visit the Roman city of Ammaia and the ancient lime kilns of Escusa
• join the iconic Chestnut Fair within the citadel walls
choose your experience
walking tour | 14 November
"from Ammaia to the Chestnut Fair"
or
cultural experience | 15 November
"feel the Chestnut Tree Festival and
Chestnut Fair"
prices from €60 / person
included in all experiences
mandatory insurance; tour guide; access to venues listed in the programme
for groups departing from Curia
travel in a tourism vehicle, adapted to group size
on-site registration (transport not included) for the walking tour
14 November | rates from €40 / person
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available dates:
14 | 15 November
walking tour (exclusive to 14 November)
commemorative route + cultural event
circular route / ~8km / nature+urban / easy
conditions:
minimum of 6 participants
advance booking required
recommended gear:
comfortable walking footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, small backpack
information for international visitors:
if you prefer Portuguese, please check the Portuguese version for full details and support
We start our walk in Portagem, where we cross the River Sever by the river beach, over the medieval bridge that gave the village its name.
We head towards the Roman city of Ammaia to visit the museum and the latest archaeological excavations.
We continue through the ash tree tunnel of São Salvador da Aramenha to “Petiscos da Olga” for an Alentejo snack, before discovering the Roman lime kilns of Escusa and returning to Portagem.
Taking transport up to Marvão, we explore the citadel and finish our hike at the top of the castle.
Our tour concludes at the Chestnut Fair with a toast of jeropiga (traditional fortified wine) and roasted chestnuts.
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available dates: 14 | 15 November
• discover millennial heritage and the magic of Autumn in Marvão
• enjoy an Alentejo snack and experience the Chestnut Fair
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