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Municipalities in Portalegre

Alter do Chão(20)Arronches(9)Avis(5)Campo Maior(13)Castelo de Vide(9)Crato(16)Elvas(24)Fronteira(2)Gavião(1)Marvão(12)Monforte(10)Nisa(12)Ponte de Sor(59)Portalegre(41)Sousel(4)
Alter do Chão(20)Arronches(9)Avis(5)Campo Maior(13)Castelo de Vide(9)Crato(16)Elvas(24)Fronteira(2)Gavião(1)Marvão(12)Monforte(10)Nisa(12)Ponte de Sor(59)Portalegre(41)Sousel(4)







  • Alter do Chão(20)
  • Arronches(9)
  • Avis(5)
  • Campo Maior(13)
  • Castelo de Vide(9)
  • Crato(16)
  • Elvas(24)
  • Fronteira(2)
  • Gavião(1)
  • Marvão(12)
  • Monforte(10)
  • Nisa(12)
  • Ponte de Sor(59)
  • Portalegre(41)
  • Sousel(4)
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  • 1373: Portugal and England sign the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty in London, a pact of perpetual friendship between King Fernando I and King Edward III. Renewed at Windsor in 1386, the treaty is the oldest still-active diplomatic alliance in the world.
  • 1808: Fishermen and farmers of Olhão, in the Algarve, rise up against the French occupation force, forcing the small garrison to flee. A schooner crewed by Olhão men — the 'Bom Sucesso' — would soon carry the news of the revolt across the Atlantic to the Portuguese court in Rio de Janeiro.
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Recent stories

The 'Art of Touching Pebbles' from Arronches becomes Cultural Heritage of Portugal

📍 Portalegre🎭 Culture#cultural-heritage+1 more

The traditional practice from Arronches has been officially recognised as part of Portugal's cultural heritage.

Público9 Jun

Ambulance driver injured after road accident

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#public-safety+1 more

A 31-year-old woman driving an SIV ambulance from Elvas is in serious condition following a crash on the EN246, near Mosteiros. The alert was raised at 5:10 am, according to the GNR.

observador.pt21 May
Ambulance driver injured after road accident

The world's smallest bridge connects Portugal and Spain in just 3.2 meters and allows you to gain or lose an hour when crossing the border between the two countries, attracting curious visitors due to its tiny structure and unusual history.

📍 Portalegre🧭 Travel📜 History#tourism+1 more
CPG Click Petróleo e GásCPG Click Petróleo e Gás16 May
The world's smallest bridge connects Portugal and Spain in just 3.2 meters and allows you to gain or lose an hour when crossing the border between the two countries, attracting curious visitors due to its tiny structure and unusual history.

Three seriously injured and four slightly injured in road collision

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#public-safety+2 more

The accident occurred in the Portalegre district. The three people considered seriously injured are “two women and one man,” a source from the Civil Protection sub-regional command specified to Lusa.

Observador28 Mar
Three seriously injured and four slightly injured in road collision

Three seriously injured in road collision in Arronches

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+2 more

There are also four minor injuries reported as a result of this accident.

Correio da Manhã28 Mar
Three seriously injured in road collision in Arronches

Collision leaves seven injured on the EN246 in Arronches. Three are in serious condition

📍 Portalegre⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The three injured people considered to be in serious condition are two women and one man.

CNN Portugal28 Mar
Collision leaves seven injured on the EN246 in Arronches. Three are in serious condition

Itinerary in Arronches invites you to cross “the smallest international bridge in the world”

📍 Portalegre🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+2 more

With a strong tradition in Alentejo pig farming, this trip through the Alto Alentejo region takes you to Arronches. Before or after exploring the town, take the opportunity to cross “the smallest international bridge in the world”. Watch it this Saturday (11:35 am) on SIC Notícias.

Expresso19 Mar
Itinerary in Arronches invites you to cross “the smallest international bridge in the world”

Detection of the bacterium 'Legionella' forces closure of Arronches swimming pool

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🩺 Health#legionella+3 more

The municipality says it is taking the necessary steps to reopen the facility as soon as possible. The facility will reopen after negative confirmatory tests.

Observador5 Jan
Detection of the bacterium 'Legionella' forces closure of Arronches swimming pool

Presence of the bacterium Legionella closes Arronches municipal pool

📍 Portalegre🏛️ Government🩺 Health#legionella+3 more

The facility will reopen to the public as soon as the results of the confirmatory tests, to be carried out after disinfection procedures, are negative for the presence of the identified bacterium.

Correio da Manhã5 Jan
Presence of the bacterium Legionella closes Arronches municipal pool