{"id":13580,"date":"2025-12-19T18:14:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qualo.info\/promos\/12-historic-villages-in-central-portugal\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T19:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T18:39:08","slug":"12-historic-villages-in-central-portugal","status":"publish","type":"promos","link":"https:\/\/qualo.info\/en\/promos\/12-historic-villages-in-central-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Historic Villages in Central Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"no-sabes-que-regalar-a-tu-pareja-nosotros-te-ayudamos\">Discover, explore, and conquer these gems of stone, history, and legend.<\/h2>\n\n<p>Are you ready to explore the <strong>12 most iconic Historic Villages<\/strong> in Central Portugal?<br\/>Become a true QUALO explorer and take part in this tourist and cultural challenge that combines history, nature, tradition, and plenty of adventure.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udded What does the challenge involve?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The QUALO challenge \u201c12 Historic Villages of Central Portugal\u201d invites you to visit, discover, and enjoy 12 heritage gems that tell centuries of history through their stone walls, narrow streets, and castles. Each village is a must-see, and each visit is a unique experience.<\/p>\n\n<p>During your trip, you will have access to exclusive interactive content on the QUALO app:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detailed tourist information for each village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audio guides with the most fascinating legends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maps, routes, and tips for getting there<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customized testing for each location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital stamps with a points system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raffles and prizes for the most dedicated explorers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde9 How do you participate?<\/h2>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download the QUALO app<\/strong> (if you don&#8217;t already have it).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activate your participation in the challenge<\/strong> from any location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit each of the 12 historic villages<\/strong> within the stipulated time frame of the challenge (6 months, 1 year, or no deadline, depending on the call for entries).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you arrive at each village, <strong>open QUALO<\/strong> and access the corresponding location, which will appear as \u201cnear you.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out the tourist content available and <strong>pass the specific test<\/strong> for that village:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find and scan a hidden QR code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answer questions about your history or heritage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload a photo that proves you visited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other surprise activities depending on the location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you have passed the test, you will receive the <strong>digital seal<\/strong> for that village and the <strong>corresponding points<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf What is the objective?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Get all <strong>12 stamps<\/strong> by completing all the visits and challenges. By doing so, you will automatically be entered into the<strong> final challenge draw<\/strong> and will be eligible for exclusive prizes.<br\/>If no one completes all 12, the prize will be awarded to those who have earned<strong> the most points.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc6 What can you win?<\/h2>\n\n<p>In addition to enjoying an unforgettable experience, those who complete the challenge will be entered into a <strong>prize draw for tourist prizes<\/strong>, such as getaways, gastronomic experiences, or local products.<br\/>And, of course, the pride of having explored a heritage site that is unique in Europe!<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd The 12 Historic Villages (soon to be active on QUALO)<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Almeida<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belmonte<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Castelo Novo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Castelo Rodrigo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Idanha-a-Velha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linhares da Beira<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marialva<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monsanto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pi\u00f3d\u00e3o<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sortelha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Castelo Mendo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trancoso<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcf2 Ready to take on the challenge?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Open QUALO, search for the \u201c12 Historic Villages\u201d challenge, and begin your adventure.<br\/>History, nature, and tradition await you at every turn.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"el-sorteo-acabara-el-14-de-febrero-date-prisa\"><strong>Don&#8217;t miss it!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Follow us in Social Media and access to all of our contests<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-large-icon-size is-style-logos-only is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-7e5fce0a wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a 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