Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Santa Maria da Devesa February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Maria da Devesa](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Da-Devesa-Hotels.d553248635975856410.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Santa Maria da Devesa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Maria-Da-Devesa.d553248635975856410.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Maria da Devesa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Da-Devesa.d553248635975856410.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Santa Maria da Devesa ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Maria da Devesa Types of activities [Santa Maria da Devesa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-da-Devesa.dx553248635975856410) ![Main tower at the castle. The Marvão castle is much nicer than Castello de Vide!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051681/4dde0be9-fabd-4180-af2b-5a61a2ef355c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Main tower at the castle. The Marvão castle is much nicer than Castello de Vide!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051681/4dde0be9-fabd-4180-af2b-5a61a2ef355c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castelo de Vide is a Portuguese town in the district of Portalegre, Alentejo region and sub-region of Alto Alentejo with about 2300 inhabitants. It is the seat of a municipality with 264.91 km ? and 3407 inhabitants (2011), divided into 4 parishes. The municipality is bordered by Spain northeast, east by the municipality of Marv?o, south by the municipality of Portalegre, the southwest by the municipality of Crato and west and northwest by the municipality of Nisa. The romantic character of the town of Castelo de Vide, associated with its gardens, plenty of vegetation, mild climate and proximity to the Serra de S?o Mamede, became known as the "Sintra of Alentejo" (this term is attributed to King D. Pedro V ).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051681/a13997e0-03e1-431f-b4ae-8dd9f7fb5fde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colorful.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051681/db383502-135b-428c-a4f4-cde6ebeab275.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Santa Maria da Devesa Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Santa Maria da Devesa has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Santa Maria da Devesa, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Santa Maria da Devesa with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Santa Maria da Devesa Santa Maria da Devesa is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Santa Maria da Devesa, and make it a breeze to explore Santa Maria da Devesa and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Santa Maria da Devesa to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Santa Maria da Devesa, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975856410) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Maria da Devesa | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Hiking in Nature: Guided paths passing through Marvão](/things-to-do/hiking-in-nature-guided-paths-passing-through-marvao.a48289115.activity-details): £29 | | Top 5 things to do | [Hiking in Nature: Guided paths passing through Marvão](/things-to-do/hiking-in-nature-guided-paths-passing-through-marvao.a48289115.activity-details)[Marvão: bike tours in nature](/things-to-do/marvao-bike-tours-in-nature.a48346151.activity-details)[EzRaider Tour in Marvão](/things-to-do/ezraider-tour-in-marvao-megalithic-route.a49427638.activity-details)[Via Ferrata - Castelo de Vide](/things-to-do/via-ferrata-castelo-de-vide.a48367400.activity-details)[Marvão: Buggy & Quad Tours](/things-to-do/marvao-buggy-quad-tours.a48079132.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Hiking in Nature: Guided paths passing through Marvão](/things-to-do/hiking-in-nature-guided-paths-passing-through-marvao.a48289115.activity-details)[Marvão: bike tours in nature](/things-to-do/marvao-bike-tours-in-nature.a48346151.activity-details)[EzRaider Tour in Marvão](/things-to-do/ezraider-tour-in-marvao-megalithic-route.a49427638.activity-details)[Via Ferrata - Castelo de Vide](/things-to-do/via-ferrata-castelo-de-vide.a48367400.activity-details)[Marvão: Buggy & Quad Tours](/things-to-do/marvao-buggy-quad-tours.a48079132.activity-details) | | With kids | [Marvão: bike tours in nature](/things-to-do/marvao-bike-tours-in-nature.a48346151.activity-details)[EzRaider Tour in Marvão](/things-to-do/ezraider-tour-in-marvao-megalithic-route.a49427638.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Maria da Devesa --- ### Popular places to visit #### Castelo de Vide Castle After visiting Castelo de Vide Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in São João Baptista. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castelo-De-Vide-Castle-Castelo-de-Vide.d6118556.Attraction) #### Fonte da Vila Fonte da Vila is just one of the places to see in Santa Maria da Devesa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fonte-Da-Vila-Santa-Maria-da-Devesa.d553248621532957538.Attraction) #### Museum of Povoa and Meadas You can study the exhibits at Museum of Povoa and Meadas, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Povoa e Meadas. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Povoa-And-Meadas-Castelo-de-Vide.d6318062.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Santa Maria da Devesa ![Panorama of the castle fortress and ramparts of the historic town of Elvas, Alentejo, southeastern Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4904/b142d498-e418-4173-bbf7-4f1e8707ceb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Portalegre ![Marvao Castle bailey and keep with a view of the Alto Alentejo landscape. Marvao, Portalegre District, Portugal. Marvao was a candidate to World Heritage Site by UNESCO.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182234/9199b75b-8c9d-4c44-9679-72279fff2eaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Marvao ![Main tower at the castle. The Marvão castle is much nicer than Castello de Vide!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051681/4dde0be9-fabd-4180-af2b-5a61a2ef355c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Castelo de Vide ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Maria da Devesa worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Santa Maria da Devesa? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Maria da Devesa? ### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Maria da Devesa? ### What are some activities to do in Santa Maria da Devesa with kids? > - [Marvão: bike tours in nature](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/marvao-bike-tours-in-nature.a48346151.activity-details) > - [EzRaider Tour in Marvão](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ezraider-tour-in-marvao-megalithic-route.a49427638.activity-details) ### What to do in Santa Maria da Devesa for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Santa Maria da Devesa? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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