Atalaias (Watchtowers) Route – 7,78km

Modality: Btt

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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: 7,78km

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Difficulty level: Easy (2)

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Recommended time of year: Spring, Autumn and Winter

Points of interest: 

• Atalaia (Watchtower) Magra (38° 8'16.95"N  7°25'3.83"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: 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, around the end 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 continues towards the atalaia (watchtower) Magra where you will be able to observe the city of Moura from a different perspective, at 12 meters high, before returning to Moura. It is an easy route in which it is possible to observe the monuments, the fauna and flora of the region.

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