Ammaia

Ammaia is a locality in São Salvador da Aramenha, Marvão, Portalegre District. Ammaia is situated nearby to the locality Quinta do Deão, as well as near the hamlet Olhos d’Água.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Roman villa of Ammaia and Ponte da Portagem, Torre da Portagem e área envolvente.

Roman villa of Ammaia

Museum

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The Roman ruins of Ammaia are located in Portugal within the Nature Park of the Serra de São Mamede, a mountainous expanse of forest in the civil parish of São Salvador da Aramenha, municipality of Marvão, along the border with Spain.

Ponte da Portagem, Torre da Portagem e área envolvente

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Castle of Marvão

Castle

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The Castle of Marvão is a well-preserved medieval castle located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Marvão, in the municipality of Marvão, Portuguese district of Portalegre. Castle of Marvão is situated 3 km north of Ammaia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santo António das Areias and Castelo de Vide.

Santo António das Areias

Village

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Santo António das Areias is a village, which is situated 6 km northeast of Ammaia.

Castelo de Vide

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Castelo de Vide is a mountain village in Alentejo. In 2011, it had about 3,400 residents. The romantic character of the village of Castelo de Vide, associated with its gardens, abundance of vegetation, mild climate and proximity to the Serra de São Mamede, made it known as "Sintra do Alentejo".