Castelo Rodrigo is a town of Portugal in the district of Guard. It belongs to the historic villages of Portugal, it is perfectly restored, preserving in its urban appearance the medieval framework of its streets and the architecture of its buildings that has hardly changed at all since that time.
To get
The best way to get there from Spain is to do it through the Spanish-Portuguese border of Fuentes de Oñoro - Vilar Formoso, which is reached by the A-62 highway, once past the town of Vilar Formoso take the road that leads us will lead to Almeida A town of notable military importance as shown by its magnificent walls, in Almeida you must take the Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo road.
Travel
Driving through Castelo Rodrigo is not particularly pleasant since the medieval design of its streets greatly hinders circulation, because if you want to visit the town it is best to leave your car in one of the large parking areas that you will find around the walls, to continue the walking tour from there with a pleasant walk since the town is small and there are no long distances.
Watch
- Ramparts
- Arab cistern
- Castle
- Pelourinho
- Mother Church
- Medieval houses
Do
After walking around the town, entering the castle and seeing its many monuments if time permits, the nearby mountain of "La Marofa" is worth a visit, at its top there is a sanctuary from which you can contemplate excellent views of the entire region. Throughout the climb to the top you can see a kind of chapels in which biblical scenes are represented.
To buy
In the jurisdiction granted to Castelo Rodrigo, in the year 1209, reference is made to the artisan activities that are practiced in the Municipality. Despite the reduced production, it is still possible to find some artisan activity in the municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, such as basketry, tinsmithing, pottery, blacksmithing, wooden miniatures and weaving.
To eat
The regional products of exceptional quality and the richness of the traditional cuisine are another factor to captivate the visitor. The traditional gastronomy of the municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo is fundamentally based on local products.
Typical dishes
- Fish crumbs from Barca D'Alva
- Tick soup (cowpea)
- Bean broth with vegetables
- Roast lamb or kid
- Lagareiro cod
- Rabbit, Hare and Wild Boar Dishes
Sweet
- Cream milk
- Corn porridge
- Farofia
- Kids
- Climbing cookies
- Sweet rice noodles
Restaurants
- Or Lagar , Rua do Barreiro, Escalhão - Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, tel. 271 346 974. Rural restaurant in an old wine press. Try the bacalhau lagarada, the veal bunch, or the costoletinhas rice in vinha d'alho.
Drink and go out
Vine cultivation and wine production have ancient roots in the region, having been started in the 12th century by Cistercian monks. The predominant grape varieties are in the case of white grapes, Syria and Malvasia Fina and in the case of red grapes, Marufo, Rufete, Touriga, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz.
The Adega Cooperativa de Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, CRL was founded in 1956 by 154 members and currently has about 1000 members. Annually, on average, the Adega Cooperativa de Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo produces 10,000,000 liters of wine (about 55% white and the rest red).
Sleep
The closest accommodations are in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, where you can find everything from cheap pensions to the luxury hotel Falcao de Medoça, [1]. Another nearby town to stay is the historic town of Almeida, which has numerous residential areas, pensions and a Posada la de Nossa Senhora das Neves, similar to what would be a national parador in Spain.
- Hospedaria do Convento, 1.8 km, Convent of Santa María de Aguiar, 6440-032; Tel: 351 271 311 819; Website: www.hospedariadoconvento.pt; email: [email protected]
- Casa do Baldo, 9.9 km; Rua da Tapada, nº 16 6440-031 Castelo Rodrigo; Tel: 351 271 313 148
- Quinta de Pêro Martins, 10.1 km; Rua Castelo, 6440-231; Telm: 351 91 4575164; Website: http://www.quintaperomartins.com; email: [email protected]
- Casa da Cisterna - Rural Tourism , Rua da Cadeia, 7, Castelo Rodrigo, tel.: 273 313 515, [1] . Located in the beautiful fortified town of Castelo Rodrigo, it is housed in a traditional house. All rooms are named after birds (pisco, chickadee, etc.). It has a swimming pool and an interior garden. The hotel also organizes routes for pedestrians, bicycles and donkeys through historic villages.
- Estalagem Falcão de Mendonça, Rua Álvaro Castelões, 20 - Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, tel. 271 319 200 [2]. Num antigo palácio do Século XIX, recently remodeled (2002). Possui swimming pool, hydromassage and restaurant.
