Marion’s guidebook

Marion
Marion’s guidebook

Sightseeing

A hidden gem river paradise
Alvoco das Várzeas
A hidden gem river paradise
Locals hidden gem with beaches and plenty of swimming opportunities
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
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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
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A remarkable mountain village hidden in the mountains - tip great for walks around and beyond
Expansive river beach only 15mins drive with cafe
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
10 locals raden deze aan
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
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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

This is a fantastic new restaurant offering quality Portuguese dishes, recommended.
Príncipe do Alva
147 R. Des. Abel Pereira do Vale
This is a fantastic new restaurant offering quality Portuguese dishes, recommended.
A great experience with quality restaurant
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Museu do Azeite
Nº 7 TRAVESSA DOS VALES
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A great experience with quality restaurant
A friendly local cafe and shop only a few mins walk away
Vira Milho
Largo do Chiado
A 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
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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 Duarte
A 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.
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Italian Indian Palace
19B N17
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Excellent food, something different. Very popular locally.