Because of its proximity to Spain, Portugal is always a great option to spend a few days on vacation. And although the truth is that we do not get tired of returning again and again to cities like Lisbon and Porto, from time to time you also want to discover new rural destinations, calm and far from mass tourism, where we can disconnect with nature as the protagonist. One of these villages is Dornesa river jewel located in the center of Portugal that is part of the Portuguese Templar Route and is one of the best kept secrets of the neighboring country.
One of the quietest places in Portugal
If you are one of those who like to discover places outside the threshing destinations, you will find in this picturesque town a natural paradise of relaxation and tranquility. And the best: it is one of the few areas that have not yet succumb to mass tourism. Small and surrounded by impressive natural placesDornes is the ideal site to disconnect and evade everything. A semi -hidden people, where history and nature merge offering an incredible panorama.
What to see in Dornes, the Templar village
This picturesque town of low houses in white colors and cobbled streets also has an interesting heritage. Highlights the Watchtower of Pentagonal form which was built by the Templars and remains practically intact despite the passage of time, we also recommend visiting the Church of Our Lady Do Pranto, from the fifteenth century, that houses a jewel inside: an ancient tubes organ of surprising beauty, in addition to panels of seventeenth and sixteenth century tiles in blue and white, similar to those found in other Portuguese churches. Both the temple and the tower are located at the highest point of the town with what the great views from here are guaranteed.
Route through the Zêzere River
One of the reasons to come to this Portuguese village, which is surrounded by the Zêzere river reservoir, are the Water sports. But we also encourage you to make a Boat tourist walk through its waters dotted with leafy forests. During the journey one can calmly enjoy one of the most wild and spectacular lusal places.
A paradise for hikers
And if during the boat journey through the Zêzere river you have been impacted with the green mountains and you have wanted to walk through them, there are numerous paths that pass through these landscapes. We advise you to take the opportunity to enjoy this area of calm and tranquility by making a Circular route quite easy and 10 kilometers which can be completed in just three hours. It runs Between the town of Dornes and the beautiful Serra Valley With some of the journeys following the river.
Localities near Dornes
And when you have already recharged batteries in this lovely town, which is considered one of Portugal’s most beautiful, you can approach other interesting destinations that are less than 1 hour, such as Take (30 kilometers) and coimbra (60 kilometers), and that will become the best complement to this trip.
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