Marion’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Alvoco das Várzeas
A hidden gem river paradise
Praia Fluvial do Urtigal
Locals hidden gem with beaches and plenty of swimming opportunities
A memorable local mountail trail through rocky pools and waterfalls
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Fraga da Pena
A memorable local mountail trail through rocky pools and waterfalls
Relax by the beautiful River Alva enjoying the beaches only 10mins walk away with the benefit of a simple cafe and restaurant offer overlooking the bridge.
Praia Fluvial do Urtigal
Relax by the beautiful River Alva enjoying the beaches only 10mins walk away with the benefit of a simple cafe and restaurant offer overlooking the bridge.
A remarkable mountain village hidden in the mountains - tip great for walks around and beyond
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Piódão
A remarkable mountain village hidden in the mountains - tip great for walks around and beyond
Avô
Expansive river beach only 15mins drive with cafe
City/town information
Only 5mins drive to a charming town including great cafes and shops, all your essentials and a brilliant restaurant
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Coja
Only 5mins drive to a charming town including great cafes and shops, all your essentials and a brilliant restaurant
Our charismatic local village rich in history including a childrens play area, cafes and local shop
Barril de Alva
Our charismatic local village rich in history including a childrens play area, cafes and local shop
Larger local centre with 4 supermarkets and anything else you might need alongside good eateries and historic centre.
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Oliveira do Hospital
Larger local centre with 4 supermarkets and anything else you might need alongside good eateries and historic centre.
Wonderful historic village and former local capital with crumbling palaces and endless inspiring walks.
Midões
Wonderful historic village and former local capital with crumbling palaces and endless inspiring walks.
Food scene
Príncipe do Alva
147 R. Des. Abel Pereira do ValeThis is a fantastic new restaurant offering quality Portuguese dishes, recommended.
Museu do Azeite
Nº 7 TRAVESSA DOS VALESA great experience with quality restaurant
Vira Milho
Largo do ChiadoA friendly local cafe and shop only a few mins walk away
Great simple restaurant and cafe overlooking the river beach and bridge
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Quinta Do Urtigal
Great simple restaurant and cafe overlooking the river beach and bridge
A thriving local market every Thursday with large open chicken grills served with home made chips, rice and salad.
Mercado Municipal de Arganil
22 Av. Irmãos DuarteA thriving local market every Thursday with large open chicken grills served with home made chips, rice and salad.
Famous family restaurant with reknowned speciality sole fish and local bucha sausage
Restaurante Varandas Verdes
Famous family restaurant with reknowned speciality sole fish and local bucha sausage
Excellent food, something different. Very popular locally.
6 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Italian Indian Palace
19B N17Excellent food, something different. Very popular locally.