Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Serro do Marão mountains, Vila Real is both a small city and a larger district, famous for its vineyards, verdant river valleys and rugged mountain ranges. In the town of Vila Real, visit the Mateus Palace - an 18th century Baroque palace featuring splendid gardens. For ancient history buffs, the Panoias Sanctuary is a 3rd century shrine utilized by pre-Roman tribes, Romans, Celts and Visigoths as a place of worship and sacrifice. For nature lovers, the Alvão Natural Park features miles upon miles of unspoiled wilderness, with quaint villages dotted in between.
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