Porta Raiana - Heritage Mediation and Management

ACTIVITIES

Tales
of Stones

Dive into a scenery where nature and man are only one. Let yourself go on an overwhelming landscape. Touch geomonuments, learn about the history and war strategies that have created living legends. All this on an outdoor visit amidst the granite chaos of Monsanto.

Target audience: Couples/experiences for two; Travelling alone; Team building; Cultural tour;

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Sacred
and Profane

Do you like the unexpected? Want to know a village that few know? On this tour to Proença-a-Velha, one of the oldest settlements in Portugal, we walk its paths between olive trees and sacred places, and we are surprised by its art legacy.

Target audience: Couples/experiences for two; Traveling alone; Religious tourism; Cultural tour;

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House of the
Dragon Tour

Are you a fan of Game of Thrones? This activity is for you! Visit the mysterious scenery of the The House of the Dragon, and "immerse“ yourself in the legends of the historic village of Monsanto.

Target audience: Game of Thrones; House of the Dragon; Family activities; Groups;

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A Portrayal
of Times

Travel back in time. Step on paths taken by Romans, Visigoths and Templars. Feel and breathe history in the ancient city of Egitania, a place with more than 2,000 years, where gods were worshipped and different peoples lived at the same time. This is a visit for history lovers and those curious about the past.

Target audience: Couples/experiences for two; Traveling alone; Family activities; Cultural tour;

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A Sea
of Fossils

Want to dive into a land that was once sea? How about touching fossils over 400 million years old? All this is possible in this visit to a place where prospectors and smugglers once passed!

Target audience: Family activities; Groups; Couples/experiences for two; Traveling alone;

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Archeology
Tour

Do you like discovery? Are you an archaeology lover? How about visiting the archaeological sites of Idanha-a-Velha, and watch the work of the archaeologists of the Igaedis project? Get to know a millennial village and keep updated with the latest news.

Target audience: Family activities; Groups; Couples/experiences for two; Traveling alone; Heritage Tour;

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Night Tour in
Idanha-a-Velha

On this night tour, learn about the mysteries of the ancient city of Egitânia, walking among intriguing remains left there over millennia. This is an activity for the brave and the fearless!

Target audience: Couples/experiences for two; Traveling alone; Night tour; Family activities; Cultural tour;

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A Delicacy
from the Gods

Let's taste the past! In this activity in Idanha -a- Velha, we walk paths traveled by Romans, Suebi, Visigoths and Templars and we delight ourselves with the signature dishes of Chef Maria Caldeira de Sousa, inspired by the historical narrative of this region, in Casa da Velha Fonte ® .

Target audience:Family activities; Groups; Gastronomic experience; Cultural tour;

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Organic Olive Oil
Tasting

Prova de azeite biológico _ Porta Raiana

Do you want to taste a virtuous olive oil? And why not add to this experience a “pinch” of ancient olive trees? Visit one of the most enigmatic villages in Portugal, discover a traditional olive grove, and next to the producer, taste organic olive oil, in a farm where the passion for heritage and the preservation of the landscape combine!

Target audience:Family activities; Groups; Gastronomic experience; Cultural tour; Private Tour;

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Erges: Sensory
Walk

Want to take a break? We have an experience of tranquility, nature and culture for you: on the banks of the River Erges we awaken all the senses, and savor the local culture.

Target audience:Family activities; Groups; Gastronomic experience;

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EDUCATION

Dedicated to the culture of Idanha-a-Nova, the Educational Service of Porta Raiana aims to be an entrance heritage knowledge (cultural and natural), stimulating the diversity of ideas and opinions, critical thinking, creativity and responsibility.
It aims, through various activities, to foster the highest humanistic values of sustainability, solidarity and citizenship for a democratic society.

Primary Education (10-11 years old)

Secondary Education (12-14 years old)

Secondary Education (15-18 years old)

Professional Education (15-18 years old)

Mission

Beira’s border (raia beirã) hides a living treasure with the present offering the future. Pathways to take drawn by history and traditions. Legends and moments saved in the lives and memories of its people, flavours that endure and renew themselves.
There is so much to discover in Idanha- a- Nova.

That is why we are committed to create moments and experiences so that this treasure can be shared, so that those who visit us, or are here can connect to this historic, ethnographic, gastronomic and natural treasure. We are committed to keep and protect this living heritage to bring together past and present and, through our Educational Service, call upon young people to build the future of this treasure.
We are an agent of promotion of the region, an ambassador of Idanha-a-Nova; we connect the local community and visitors, individuals and institutions to local values being faithful to the cultural offer of the region.
We offer a connection with the culture of Idanha-a-Nova.

Open to the past, present and future of this region, We are Porta Raiana.

Who we are

I grew up and lived in Lisbon, always passionate about heritage (natural and cultural), fascinated by history, nature and people. After receiving my Law degree, I decided to take a more informal path, dedicating myself to environmental awareness in the Oceanário de Lisboa (Lisbon Oceanarium) where I was an educator for 7 years. This brought me into contact with a diverse audience of all ages, different nationalities and fascinating socio-cultural backgrounds. It was during this period that I obtained a degree in Advanced Studies in Territory, Environment and Sustainable Development.

Our national heritage is like a vast and inspiring ocean and the next tide in my life took me to cultural heritage: for 6 years I dedicated myself to cultural heritage education and was also a curator at Egeac/ Fado Museum. In 2019 whilst participating on the executives’ programme "Cultural Heritage Management" in Nova SBE I started to recall an old dream to reconcile Cultural and Natural Heritage in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova. This is when I started developing my own project "Porta Raiana", dedicated to an exciting region with diverse "heritages" in one single region.

I am a creative, determined and persistent person and this project is the opportunity to live and evolve in a region that inspires me: “It is in the countryside that our virtue and inspiration lies", faithful to its origins Idanha –a – Nova is open to the sustainable future.

Andreia de Brito
Founder / Managing Director

Mission

Beira’s border (raia beirã) hides a living treasure with the present offering the future. Pathways to take drawn by history and traditions. Legends and moments saved in the lives and memories of its people, flavours that endure and renew themselves.
There is so much to discover in Idanha- a- Nova.

That is why we are committed to create moments and experiences so that this treasure can be shared, so that those who visit us, or are here can connect to this historic, ethnographic, gastronomic and natural treasure. We are committed to keep and protect this living heritage to bring together past and present and, through our Educational Service, call upon young people to build the future of this treasure.
We are an agent of promotion of the region, an ambassador of Idanha-a-Nova; we connect the local community and visitors, individuals and institutions to local values being faithful to the cultural offer of the region.
We offer a connection with the culture of Idanha-a-Nova.

Open to the past, present and future of this region, We are Porta Raiana.