The village of Castelo de Vide has its foundation, historically comproved, in the XIII century and linked with the existence of the Portuguese monarchy. However, it’s much likely that the Order of the Knights Templar was linked to its origin, because it was this Order that repopulated the north of Alentejo. 

The urban expansion outside the castle walls happened in the 14th century, especially on the southern slope given its greater sun exposure. However, the existence of a water fountain on the east slope determined the urban expansion also on this side with less sun exposure. Here the narrow sidewalks of the ancient Jewish quarter wind their way, from the Porta da Vila to the Fonte da Vila, in a scenery similar to the streets that form the remaining medieval nucleus of Castelo de Vide. 

This county has a rich and beautiful architectural heritage, with special focus on medieval borough, the walls that surround the village, the Jewry, the medieval synagogue and the main church from the XX century. 

The Nature Park of Serra de São Mamede, of which Castelo de Vide, Marvão and Portalegre are an integral part, was the stage of various Paleolithic, Arabic, roman and medieval populations, all of them left their own mark throughout the territory where farming has always been the dominate activity. To the diversity of fauna and flora add distinct animal communities, highlighting the population of birds of prey. Being an ideal zone for hiking and MTB, which the tracks can be found well identified and mapped. 

The gastronomy is filled with fundaments that reflect the Northern Alentejo characteristics and it´s a factor of identity, antiquity and diversity where the Jewish roots are integrated (despite not being kosher food they are recipes that result from the New Christians food habits, as a way of escaping from the inquisition).