Almeida | Castelo Rodrigo
A 15 drive minutes from Vilar Formoso, you will find the Historical Village of Almeida, known for its star-shaped fortress, thus constituting one of the most spectacular European examples of the defensive systems of the 17th century. After visiting the fortress, you will have the opportunity to taste a meal based on local gastronomy.
After lunch, head to the Historical Village of Castelo Rodrigo (+/- 20 min), an authentic monumental space that preserves important medieval references. The village is characterized by the old walls, the ruins of the palace of Cristovão de Moura, the 16th century pilary, the main church, the medieval cistern and the vestiges left represent the former presence of an important community of new Christians.
Check-in and overnight in Castelo Rodrigo.

Walking Route 1: Almofala | Sto. André das Arribas (6.5 km)
After breakfast, drive to from Castelo Rodrigo to Almofala (+/- 10 min) where you will find the start of the route of the Douro International Natural Park, being this a route rich in points of archaeological and historical interest. It is a circular route of 6.5 km with a duration of 3 hours, where you have the opportunity to enjoy magnificent landscapes, as well as observe birds of prey.
Take the rest of the day to stroll in Castelo Rodrigo or relax in your hotel.
Overnight in Castelo Rodrigo.
 
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Walking Route 1: Hiking in Faia Brava Reserve (6 km)
If you prefer a more natural and wild walking route, get out of Castelo Rodrigo towards the South Gate of the Faia Brava Reserve (+/- 40 min). It is a protected area in the valley of the Côa river, there you can enjoy a place where nature is the most important. Along the route you will pass several points of interest in this area, such as the steep valley of the Côa river, the cork-oak forest and the traditional pigeon lofts. Bird watching is one of the activities with the greatest expression in this place, and it is even possible to see closely the feeding of vultures and other birds.
Overnight in Castelo Rodrigo.

Walking Route 2: Marialva (3,8 km) | Trancoso | Linhares da Beira
After breakfast, drive to the Historical Village of Marialva (+/- 20 min). In this Village you will walk the PR1 - Meda, a circular route of 3.8 km with a duration of 1h 15 min where you will get to know the most emblematic places of Marialva, as well as its history while traversing ancestral paths.
Later on, lunch suggestion in Trancoso (+/- 25 min) in the Cantinho dos Arcos.
After lunch, enjoy all that this municipality has to offer, not forgetting its famous millenarian castle, as well as its historical characters and curiosities: the Sapateiro Profeta Bandarra (prophet and shoemaker) – in the Interpretive Center of Bandarra – or the famous Sardinhas Doces (sweet sardines) – typical sweet of the city. If this day coincides with a Friday, take the opportunity to visit one of the largest and oldest fairs (Market) in Beira Interior, where rural communities sell traditional products and goods.
Before the day ends, head to the Historical Village of Linhares da Beira (+/- 40 min). It is a medieval village of the 12th  century, characterized by its unique architectural and artistic diversity, fruit of the legacy of different periods.
To end the day, nothing better than enjoying a magnificent dinner in this Historical Village (suggestions: Restaurante Cova da Loba, Taberna do Alcaide). You can also enjoy one of the traditional products of this area, Queijo da Serra da Estrela (cheese) – being obtained from raw sheep's milk, from  Bordaleira or Churra Mondeguinha, two breeds from the Estrela mountain range.
Overnight in Linhares da Beira.

Walking Route 3: Celorico da Beira | Linhares da Beira
After breakfast, head to Celorico da Beira (+/- 25 min), a Portuguese village in Guarda. Here you can opt for a relaxed morning in order to explore this village, do not forget to visit the Solar do Queijo da Serra da Estrela, where you can get to know a little more about the main activity of this county, it is also possible to taste the product or even buy it to eat later at home. If you prefer an active morning, you can choose to walk the PR2 - São Gens Trail. It is a circular route of 6.5 km, with a duration of 2 hours, characterized by its landscape diversity with an urban/rural transition from the historic center to the archaeological station of S. Gens
Afterwards, for lunch, the suggestion is the Restaurante do Lagar Municipal (reservation required).
After lunch, and back to Linhares, you have the opportunity to walk the PR 4 – Roman path, a circular route of 5 km with a duration of 1h25 min. The landscape of this route is full of marks of the mountain population and rural environment. If you wish to lengthen your active afternoon, it is suggested to go through the PR1 – Trilho das Ladeiras, a circular route, of 3.1 km with a duration of 50 min, where animal traction vehicles circulated always with fields of crops as landscape.
Overnight in Linhares da Beira.

Walking Route 4: Sortelha (4 km)
1h10 min from Linhares da Beira, you have the opportunity to visit Sortelha, one of the most beautiful and old Portuguese villages. Sortelha has kept its urban and architectural physiognomy unchanged until the present day.
Take a 4 km circular tour of the historic route, known for having a central theme focused on the medieval period and also for using ancestral paths now abandoned, which values ​​and makes this path quite interesting.
Later on, for lunch, the suggestion is Dom Sancho.
Enjoy the afternoon to explore the Historical Village of Sortelha, a frontier village that is a medieval urban space built based on its defensive needs and the military organization of the time.
Overnight in Monsanto.

Penamacor (Free day)
On this day, take time to rest from the hikes and take the day to visit Penamacor. It is a territory rich in heritage, a result of its historical past and the geographical and natural conditions that this region possesses. Penamacor excels by its magnificent natural landscape for the Malcata mountain range.
If you prefer, you can simply enjoy some recreational activities in your accommodation, such as horseback riding or even canoeing.
Overnight in Monsanto.

Walking Route 5: Monsanto | Idanha-a-Velha
After breakfast, head to Monsanto (+/- 30 min from Penamacor), a village with unique characteristics that offers a unique experience to those who visit. It is a very old place, where the human presence is registered since the Paleolithic period.
In Monsanto there are two hiking possibilities:
 
Option 1: GR 12 section Monsanto | Idanha-a-Velha (7 km)
It is a 7 km linear route linking two of the 12 Historical Villages of Portugal. Once you arrive in Idanha-a-Velha, you can enjoy exploring and visiting the remarkable collection of ruins that this village preserves, it is a place that stands out in the context of the archaeological sites of the country.
Return in transfer for Monsanto, with suggestion of lunch in the Taverna Lusitana
 
Option 2: Loop: GR 12 section with GR 22 (24.5 km)
This is a circular route of 24.5 km, which connects Monsanto to Idanha-a-Velha, walk the section of GR 12 to Idanha-a-Velha, and the return to Monsanto is done on GR 22. Along the walk you can enjoy magnificent landscapes and a cultural and historical point of interest, such as a Roman bridge and the Capela da Nossa Senhora da Azenha (chapel). Finally, finish the route by going up the Roman road to the imposing "island" that stands out in this flat landscape and where it was installed ancestrally the Historical Village of Monsanto.

Overnight in Monsanto.