Montsanto

A collection of 8 places curated by Alice Fox

Places in this collection

  1. Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo

    attraction

    R. do Castelo, 6060-091 Monsanto, Portugal

    Historic church near the upper part of the route.

    Igreja de Santa Maria do CasteloView on Google Maps

  2. Castle of Monsanto

    attraction

    R. do Castelo 32, 6060-091 Monsanto, Portugal

    The big payoff at the top, with sweeping views over the whole region.

    Castle of MonsantoView on Google Maps

  3. Igreja Matriz de São Salvador

    attraction

    Av. Fernando Ramos Rocha 25, 6060-091 Monsanto, Portugal

    Main parish church and a good place to start the walk.

    Igreja Matriz de São SalvadorView on Google Maps

  4. Monsanto

    attraction

    Portugal

    Most Portuguese village in Portugal, granite homes built around giant boulders, castle at the top, steep climb, preserved in time, narrow lanes, granite steps

    MonsantoView on Google Maps

  5. Igreja da Misericórdia

    attraction

    R. do Relógio, 6060-091 Monsanto, Portugal

    Final church stop as you come back through the village.

    Igreja da MisericórdiaView on Google Maps

  6. Miradouro do Forno

    attraction

    6060-091 Monsanto, Portugal

    Viewpoint for one of the best looks over the village and surrounding landscape.

    Miradouro do FornoView on Google Maps

  7. Torre de Lucano

    attraction

    rua da soenga em frente ao numero 14), Portugal

    Medieval tower topped with the silver rooster linked to Monsanto’s “most Portuguese village” title.

    Torre de LucanoView on Google Maps

  8. Igreja de São Miguel (ruínas)

    attraction

    R. do Castelo 32, 6060-091 Monsanto, Portugal

    Old chapel ruins with a more historic, weathered feel.

    Igreja de São Miguel (ruínas)View on Google Maps