Penha Garcia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The ‘most Portuguese village in portugal’ is only 12km from our house and it’s such a gem! You definitely can’t miss it.
34 locals recommend
Monsanto
The ‘most Portuguese village in portugal’ is only 12km from our house and it’s such a gem! You definitely can’t miss it.
The Dam is a truly beautiful place. Such a hidden gem! You can't miss it. 2km away from the house.
Albufeira da Barragem de Penha Garcia
The Dam is a truly beautiful place. Such a hidden gem! You can't miss it. 2km away from the house.
A MUST VISIT! This river beach is an amazing place, located in the middle of nature where you can freely swim and relax under the waterfall. It's an absolute dream.
Fonte do Pego
1 R. do RedutoA MUST VISIT! This river beach is an amazing place, located in the middle of nature where you can freely swim and relax under the waterfall. It's an absolute dream.
A beautiful city 33km away from our house. A lot explore in there. They also host Boom Festival in there, a transformational festival that features music performances and a broad variety of visual art exhibits.
Idanha-a-Nova
A beautiful city 33km away from our house. A lot explore in there. They also host Boom Festival in there, a transformational festival that features music performances and a broad variety of visual art exhibits.
A great city with loads to do and visit. If you have time, definitely go! It's 60km away from our house.
24 locals recommend
Castelo Branco
A great city with loads to do and visit. If you have time, definitely go! It's 60km away from our house.
Food scene
Restaurante O Raiano
239 Estrada NacionalAmazing typical restaurant 1,2km from our house
Really affordable and typical restaurant 1,6km from our house. The local swimming pools are located in the same place so it's really convinient
O Javali
Really affordable and typical restaurant 1,6km from our house. The local swimming pools are located in the same place so it's really convinient
Amazing typical restaurant 19km from our house. 2 mins away from Spain, almost on the border and 15 mins away from Monsanto. It's located in a beautiful place and you can also enjoy the local swimming pools in the middle of nature.
Clube de Tiro de Monfortinho
Amazing typical restaurant 19km from our house. 2 mins away from Spain, almost on the border and 15 mins away from Monsanto. It's located in a beautiful place and you can also enjoy the local swimming pools in the middle of nature.
Restaurante Petiscos & Granitos
16 R. do CasteloAnother super cozy typical restaurant in Monsanto
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays you can buy the delicious homemade rustic bread from the village and the olive oil cakes. It's 1 min walk from our house, just a couple of streets down. It's a must!
Forno Comunitário
31 Rua do Espírito SantoFridays, Saturdays and Sundays you can buy the delicious homemade rustic bread from the village and the olive oil cakes. It's 1 min walk from our house, just a couple of streets down. It's a must!
Beira Baixa
7 Rua Padre AlfredoGreat typical restaurant in Monfortinho, near the Thermal Spa (Termas de Monfortinho).
Relax
Definitely a must go. Even if you don't get any treatments, it's a place worth visiting in Monfortinho. They have an amazing range of spa treatments with the thermal water, great for your health.
7 locals recommend
Termas de Monfortinho
Definitely a must go. Even if you don't get any treatments, it's a place worth visiting in Monfortinho. They have an amazing range of spa treatments with the thermal water, great for your health.
Supermarket
A small supermarket called 'A Lina' with local produce from Penha Garcia and lots of healthy and organic foods
Rua da Tapada
Rua da TapadaA small supermarket called 'A Lina' with local produce from Penha Garcia and lots of healthy and organic foods