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Municipality in Centro, Portugal
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Pinhel is a city and a municipality of almost 10,000 people (2011) in central Portugal, known as the "Cidade Falcão" for its castle near the Côa river valley.
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Castelo de Pinhel
It has been listed as a Monumento Nacional National monument since 1950. It sits on a hill (overlooking the Côa river and Marofa mountain), and is one of the more important castles along the Côa river Valley.
Three-star rural complex of 8 houses with swimming pool, concierge, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.
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