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Xenonius
We arrived to this enchanted little village just befrore sunset. The sky was barely clouded, and as we strolled along the narrow alleys, sun rays painted everything in gold.The village is built near, and into huge boulders. Some of the houses are merged into the stone.The view is breathtaking and our visit remained as a vivid, golden memory.
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Elsa33
Nested on the slope of a rocky mountain, Monsanto was once classified as "The most portuguese village of Portugal". Its medieval center is perfectly preserved and geting lost on its narrow streets among stones houses is a marvellous experience. No cars allowed inside the village, wich is great.This was my second visit to Monsanto and this time I went up to the castle (about 20 minutes walking up) to admire its magnificent 360 degrees view. You can even see Spain from there. I must recommend the "Pestiscos e Granitos" restaurant with an esplanade built around giant rocks and an inspiring view. Inside the village there several places thar have rooms to rent. and 10 kms form Monsanto, you can refresh yourself at Penha Garcia natural river pool.
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LidiaPereira
Local Único na Montanha onde a natureza formada por pedra granítica eleva-se pela montanha de forma escarpada. No ponto mais alto, um castelo Medieval construído com a pedra, denota a presença humana desde os Romanos, Mouros, Árabes, Visigodos. Em 1815 um grave acidente provocado por um raio destruiu o paiol de munições do castelo. Monsanto nos últimos anos é conhecida como a aldeia mais portuguesa de Portugal.
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Z2575DQsarap
Adorei a aldeia histórica de Monsanto! Mantém a traça original das casas e das ruas e as pessoas são muito simpáticas! A vista do castelo é magnífica! Custa a subir mas vala muito muito a pena.
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AnaG388
Paisagem maravilhosa. Aldeia historica cheia de recantos com historias. Habitantes simpaticos. Pequenos restaurantes e locais para dormir muito agradaveis. Levar sapatos de caminhada confortaveis.