8 daysFigueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Rota Norte: an independent guide to the great loop
An editorial introduction to the 777 km circuit that connects Minho, Trás-os-Montes, Douro and Porto.
View full itinerary →A rewarding road-route stop for historic Castelo Rodrigo, the border plateau and access to the Côa valley.
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo is the municipal seat; the historic village of Castelo Rodrigo is located in another nucleus, at the top of the Marofa mountain range. Palace ruins, walls and ancient streets justify the climb, while Faia Brava and the Côa valley require their own access or visits. The page clearly distinguishes the modern village, the historic village and the natural heritage. An editorial introduction to the 777 km circuit that connects Minho, Trás-os-Montes, Douro and Porto.
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Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo: A rewarding road-route stop for historic Castelo Rodrigo, the border plateau and access to the Côa valley.
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo is the municipal seat; the historic village of Castelo Rodrigo is located in another nucleus, at the top of the Marofa mountain range. Palace ruins, walls and ancient streets justify the climb, while Faia Brava and the Côa valley require their own access or visits. The page clearly distinguishes the modern village, the historic village and the natural heritage. An editorial introduction to the 777 km circuit that connects Minho, Trás-os-Montes, Douro and Porto.
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