{"id":8404,"date":"2026-03-17T23:47:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T23:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/2026\/03\/17\/heritage-and-adventures-flourish-in-idanha\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T19:23:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T19:23:37","slug":"heritage-and-adventures-flourish-in-idanha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/en\/2026\/03\/17\/heritage-and-adventures-flourish-in-idanha\/","title":{"rendered":"Heritage and adventures flourish in Idanha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled in the heart of Idanha-a-Nova, our local lodging at <em>Herdade de Santa Marta<\/em> is an invitation to slow down. Here, the countryside&#8217;s silence is broken only by the sounds of nature, offering an authentic refuge where modern comfort meets the deep-rooted traditions of our land. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wake Up in the Biosphere: Trails and Freedom<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Spring arrives, the landscape transforms into a vibrant canvas, ideal for those who crave direct contact with the earth. Located within the well known <em>UNESCO Biosphere Reserve<\/em>, Idanha-a-Nova offers a vast and diverse territory just waiting to be explored. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-src=\"https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr2-blog-hsm-spring.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8394 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr2-blog-hsm-spring.jpg 800w, https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr2-blog-hsm-spring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr2-blog-hsm-spring-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr2-blog-hsm-spring-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/aldeiashistoricasdeportugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Aldeias Hist\u00f3ricas de Portugal<\/em><\/a><\/strong> at Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <em>MTB<\/em> and <em>hiking<\/em> enthusiasts, our homestead is the ultimate starting point. We have curated trails designed to let you feel the adrenaline on two wheels or the simple joy of a refreshing walk, soaking in the unique scents and colors of the season. You can explore our <em><a href=\"https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/en\/trails-around-herdade-de-santa-marta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recommended trail routes around Herdade de Santa Marta<\/a><\/em> or find further inspiration in the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/en\/travel-guide\/portugal\/idanha-a-nova\/49787297\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regional Idanha-a-Nova guide<\/a><\/em> by our partners from Outdooractive.  <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eight centuries of Faith in Almort\u00e3o<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2026 is a special year, as we are celebrating the <em>820th anniversary of Idanha-a-Nova<\/em>, that is, eight centuries since 1206, when King Sancho I, in a letter confirming the donation of Idanha-a-Velha to the Order of the Temple, first used the name <em>Egit\u00e2nia Nova<\/em> (which would later become Idanha-a-Nova). This historical celebration of the Municipality culminates in our most symbolic festival, the <em>Festa da Senhora do Almort\u00e3o<\/em>, one of the oldest pilgrimages in the region where the sound of the typical <em>adufes<\/em> echoes through the countryside, celebrating a devotion that spans generations and defines the soul of our people. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" data-src=\"https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/adufes-blog-hsm-spring.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8396 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/adufes-blog-hsm-spring.jpg 799w, https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/adufes-blog-hsm-spring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/adufes-blog-hsm-spring-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/herdadesantamarta.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/adufes-blog-hsm-spring-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 799px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 799\/533;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rtppt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>RTP<\/em><\/strong><\/a> at Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t let this season pass without experiencing the renewed energy of Idanha. Whether you are seeking the challenge of the trails or a peaceful retreat in a family atmosphere, Herdade de Santa Marta is ready to welcome you. <em>Book your stay now <\/em>and join us in celebrating the heritage of Idanha, step out and feel the awakening of nature at Spring. <\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"header-button-01 ux-element align-left icon-before\" data-id=\"header-button-01\">Book now:\n<a href=\"#canvas-check-availabity\" class=\"nuss-button full-filled btn-nuss-popup size-m\">\n<i class=\"fal fa-suitcase\"><\/i>\nCheck Dates<\/a> \n\t\t\t\t<\/div><pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Foto de capa\/destaque de <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jasmin_flower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jasmin Flower<\/a><\/em> no Flickr. Copyright \u00a9 Todos os direitos das fotos no artigo reservados aos autores mencionados.<\/code><\/pre><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nestled in the heart of Idanha-a-Nova, our local lodging at Herdade de Santa Marta is an invitation to slow down. Here, the countryside&#8217;s silence is broken only by the sounds of nature, offering an authentic refuge where modern comfort meets the deep-rooted traditions of our land. 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