Castelo De Vide

From Tomar head south on N110 to Castelo de Almourol and then go east on the IP6 to Abrantes, an old-world town dominated by castle ruins. At Abrantes, cross the Rio Tejo and follow N118 east to Alpalhão, where you commence the climb toward Castelo de Vide on N246. Castelo de Vide offers a charming reminder of the distant past. Tiny cobblestoned lanes, often stepped, run between barely separated buildings constructed in a time when nothing larger than a horse had to pass between them. At the foot of the castle is the Judaria, or Jewish Quarter, which will reward a short stroll with glimpses of the past through the doors and windows. Walk up to the São Roque Fort for some excellent views of the town and surrounding countryside.