Pinhel
So much to discover, so much to experience
The municipality of Pinhel is located between Serra da Estrela and Serra da Marofa, 30 kilometers from the border with Spain. It extends over an area of 480 km2, has 18 parishes and around 8000 inhabitants.
Located on a hill, the city of Pinhel is 660m above sea level, on the left bank of the Côa river. Its origins date back to the Chalcolithic period, however, there are older remains in the municipality, namely cave paintings and engravings from the Côa Valley, in Cidadelhe.
The Castle of Pinhel, benefited during the period of D. Dinis and with a keep from the period of D. Manuel, is surrounded by a wall with around 800 meters in perimeter, which is possible to walk along the “Caminho de Ronda ”.
The 16th century houses, on Rua de Santa Maria, attest to the Jewish presence. Dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, the manors, spread throughout the old town, stand out from the rest of the urban area due to their monumentality and decorative refinement.
All times of the year are recommended to visit Pinhel, however it is important to highlight the holding of events that represent an extra attraction.
The Traditions Fair (on the Carnival weekend), the Medieval Fair (on the first weekend of June), the City Festivals (in August), the Beira Interior – Vinhos & Sabores event (on the third weekend of November) and Pinhel de Natal (in December), are some of the highlights of a municipality that never stops.
The authenticity of local gastronomy combined with the excellence of Pinhel wines complete the itinerary for anyone visiting the hospitable Cidade Falcão. For longer stays, there are several accommodation options available, both in the city center and in various villages in the municipality, where rural and nature tourism enterprises have been complementing the offer of services necessary for those looking for tranquility and air. pure of this border territory.
It is all these attractions, simple but genuine, that lead Pinhel to assert itself as a municipality with “So much to Discover and So much to Live in”.
Here's the invitation.
Pinhel Gray Granite
There are several natural resources that make Pinhel a municipality with potential that has been used, but which is important to continue promoting and leveraging. Granite is undoubtedly one of these resources, with emphasis on the “Granito Cinza de Pinhel”, extracted in the various quarries in the municipality.
In fact, the granite extraction and transformation industry is one of the most relevant in the municipality and “Granito Cinza de Pinhel” is a registered and certified brand for its endogenous characteristics and quality.
Composed of well-developed dispersed feldspar crystals and biotite enclaves of varying size, it is highly appreciated for its natural beauty, durability and resistance. It is frequently used in civil construction, throughout the national territory, but also internationally. It can be seen in facade coverings, paving, monuments and sculptures.
In Pinhel, granite is present in the landscapes, but also in the main historical buildings, from the Castle and its wall to the old and current Town Hall, including the houses in the historic center, chapels, churches, pillories and fountains.
From the past to the present, granite has also been privileged in contemporary works of art that beautify the city and villages of the municipality.
Granite in art and the city
Tourism Itinerary
To visit in the City:
• Tourist Office and Endogenous Products Store
• Ronda Path | Historic center
• Pinhel Castle
• House of Culture | Municipal Museum | José Manuel Soares Museum
• Manors and Noble Houses
• Churches, chapels and former convents
• Trincheira Municipal Park | Bombard | Photopoint
• Pinhel Urban Park
To visit in the Municipality:
• Faia Viewpoint
• Cidadelhe | Cidadelhe Stronghold (Palio) | Côa Valley | Rock Engravings
• Bogalhal Velho
• Wine Landscape
• Chapels, Churches and Hermitages
• Cruzeiros and Pelourinhos
• Anthropomorphic graves and wine presses excavated in the rock
Wine & Gastronomy:
The influence of the countryside, agriculture and pastoralism is reflected in the flavors of the municipality and the region. Wine is among the main attractions of Pinhel, resulting from vineyards where the grape varieties Rufete, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Marufo (in reds), Syria, Arinto, Fonte Cal and Fernão Pires (in whites) predominate.
Honey and olive oil are also excellent products, as are sausages and sweets, among which Cavacas stand out, but also Coscoreis, Biscuits and Esquecidos.
Where to stay:
Pinhel has several accommodation units, in the city and in the municipality, where, in addition to excellent living conditions, you will be welcomed with the hospitality that is so characteristic of the Pinhelenses.
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