Atalaias (Watchtowers) Route – 7,42km

Modality: Pedestrian

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How to arrive:

Moura is a Portuguese city located in the interior of the Alentejo region. It is part of the Beja district, being bordered with Spain to the southeast and the Guadiana River to the west.

• Lisbon – Moura (210 km): Leaving through the 25 April Bridge, take the IP7. At the 5th exit, head towards Évora on the N114. Having crossed Évora, head towards Moura on the N384.
• Faro – Moura (205 km): Follow the IC4 in the direction of Vale da Fenda. Continue on E01 / IP1 in the North and West direction. Take the 12th exit towards Castro Verde / Beja via IP2. Cross Beja and continue on the IP2 until Vidigueira. Here, take the N258 to Moura.

Starting and arrival point: Moura City Market (38° 8'34.59"N 7°27'1.98"W)

Distance: 7,42km

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Difficulty level: Easy (2)

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Recommended time of year: Spring, Autumn and Winter

Points of interest: 

• Roman bridge (38° 8'47.29"N  7°26'38.51"W)
• Atalaia (Watchtower) of Porto Mourão (38° 9'43.06"N  7°26'20.43"W)

Gear: Comfortable clothes and shoes, water and food, hat and sunscreen.

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Accommodation: Hotel de Moura (3*)

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Long description of the experience: The Atalaias (Watchtowers) route is a circular route that starts and ends in the city of Moura. The most interesting points are the Atalaias (Watchtowers) that were built under the reign of D. Dinis, at the turn of the 13th century, in an effort to control this section of the border with Castile (Spain).
The trail starts in the city of Moura, next to the city market and heads towards the Roman bridge over the Brenhas river, coming across the atalaia (watchtower) of Porto Mourão, next to the Ardila river. On your way back to the city of Moura, you will pass through areas where it is possible to observe the city from a unique perspective. It is an easy route, but with a high degree of elevation, in which you will be able to observe the monuments, the fauna and flora of the region.

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