We continue our journey north with a visit first to Mourao notable for its pepperpot chimneys and its 14th century Castle, overlooking the new Alqueva dam and Barragem. The castle is in very good condition and they are trying to stabilise it as best as possible. The walls are walk able and it has eleven square towers in various stages of repair. A very interesting morning.
Continuing on we came to our overnight stop at the camping aire at the Castle of Monsaraz.
A very steep ascent up a cobbled road lead us to the foot of the walls to the town and our camp site for the night. The views over the Barragem and the Valley of the Guadiana were breathtaking, a more beautiful spot to stay the night would be difficult and FREE.!!! as well. We took a walk around the town and of course the Castle. Thirteenth century again and with a bull ring amphitheatre as well. The town is all within the surrounding wall which is very complete with gateways around the perimeter.
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