PORTALEGRE
Portalegre is a Portuguese district that belongs integrally to the sub-region and Intermunicipal Community of Alto Alentejo. It has the Castelo Branco district to the North, Spain to the East, the Évora district to the South and the Santarém district to the West.
Located in the heart of the São Mamede Mountain Range, considered a natural Park, and near the Spanish border, the Portalegre district belongs mostly to the traditional province of Alto Alentejo. Here, we find some of the most beautiful towns in the country, such as Crato, Alter do Chão and Elvas. Travel through the wine route of North Alentejo, since Marvão to Sousel and stroll along the waterfronts of Montargil Dam.
CURIOSITIES
GENTILIC
Portalegrense
REGION
Center
PROVINCE
Alto Alentejo
AREA
6 084 km²
POPULATION
121 653 pop.
DENSITY
20 inh./km²
No. OF MUNICIPALITIES
15
No. OF PARISHES
69
ATTRACTIONS
PORTALEGRE CASTLE |
PORTALEGRE CATHEDRAL |
MUSEUM HOME OF JOSÉ RÉGIO |
TAPESTRY MUSEUM |