Castelo de Vide essentials

Castelo de Vide is defined by its well-preserved 14th-century Jewish Quarter and a medieval fortress overlooking the Alentejo plains. This collection highlights the town's architectural heritage, including the massive Menir da Meada—the largest on the Iberian Peninsula—and the 18th-century Igreja de Santa Maria da Devesa. Key sites range from the Renaissance Fonte dos Besteiros to the panoramic Miradouro da Senhora da Penha, showcasing a history that spans from Neolithic megaliths to 17th-century star forts.