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Dornes, central Portugal

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Dornes in Central Portugal

The village of Dornes in central Portugal, as less than 800 inhabitants, though it attracts thousands of visitors each year from all over the world.

 

Dornes is a peninsula on the shores of the Castelo do Bode lake.  One of the main attractions is the pentagonal Templar tower.

 

It was built by Gualdim Pais for defence of the line of the River Tagus. It guaranteed safety for the people who explored the Zêzere for gold.

 

The tower is built out of local 'schist' stone and limestone. The medieval marks of the stonemasons who constructed the tower can still be seen today.

 

The village is a maze of narrow, cobbled streets, with whitewashed buildings that appear to cling to the hillside above Castelo do Bode lake. There are several cafe bars, hotels and artisan shops.

The views from Dornes are stunning - hills covered in pine and eucalyptus trees which slope down to meet Castelo do Bode. The village is popular due to it's easy access for swimmers and sunbathers wishing to get close to the water's edge.

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