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Arronches
Spring and autumn for mild weather on the Alentejo plainsBest time
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Arronches is a small walled town in the Alentejo, near the Spanish border in Portalegre district, with a medieval castle overlooking the plains. It is known regionally for Queijo de Arronches, a protected sheep's-milk cheese.
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Arronches is a small walled town in the Alentejo, near the Spanish border in Portalegre district, with a medieval castle overlooking the plains. It is known regionally for Queijo de Arronches, a protected sheep's-milk cheese.
Country: PortugalLanguage: PortugueseCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: WET (UTC+0)
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Arronches is a small walled town in the Alentejo, near the Spanish border in Portalegre district, with a medieval castle overlooking the plains. It is known regionally for Queijo de Arronches, a protected sheep's-milk cheese.
Best forQuiet Alentejo countryside stops; castle sightseeing; cheese tasting
When to goSpring and autumn for mild weather on the Alentejo plains
Getting aroundCar needed - this is a small rural town with limited public transport
Where to stayBase in nearby Portalegre or Elvas and visit Arronches as a day trip, or stay in the small town centre itself
Maybe skip ifYou want nightlife, shopping or a wide choice of restaurants
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