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Pretty town near the Portugal-Spain border at the foot of the Ficalho hill that gives the town its name. It can be reached from Rosal de al Frontera (SP) by a picturesque road through the hill that crosses the border.

Vila Verde Ficalho has history. It is a village located in the easternmost part of the municipality of Serpa, bordering the Spanish town of Rosal de la Frontera and belonging to the territory known as the Left Bank of the Guadiana. Our people have ancient traditions and historical records that extol them. All the landscape, historical and cultural settings make this border village very special, both for its inhabitants and visitors. Its area measures approximately 10,402,3909 hectares, and the town is flanked by the Ficalho mountain range, which is approximately 518 metres high. Throughout our region, you can see mountains, valleys, hills, dotted with trees, wells and springs. All the archaeological heritage found here reveals bits and pieces of the passage of various peoples through our land, from the Paleolithic era, when man was still a gatherer, to the Neolithic era (3500 BC), to the Visigoths, the Romans (where the city of Finis possibly existed), and the Arab people who left us several customs. The exact date of the founding of our town as a historical place is unknown; hypothetically, it was in the 1940s, in the 13th century, at the end of the reign of D. Sancho II and the beginning of the reign of D. Afonso III. Our people are mainly dedicated to agriculture, although artisanal agriculture is still being seen, new technologies are beginning to be used. There has been a significant decrease in commercial activity, many establishments have been closing and we no longer see, as we once did, clusters of Spanish people. It is worth noting that tourism is likely to increase in this area; in recent months, some have appeared in our town. tourists who have shown a fondness for this small village with an aging population.

Today's town was created in 1232 as part of the new settlements after the Reconquista under King D. Sancho II. The community is characterized by agriculture, particularly by the striking olive groves. It has always been known for its olive oil, wine and honey. Ficalho's coat of arms shows a honey bee and olive tree branches.

Town located in slightly uneven terrain and dedicated to agriculture and livestock, with areas of pines and eucalyptus trees. It has an extensive forest that takes its name from the stream that runs through its land. This is the reason for the economy of this town based on forestry and forest exploitation.

As you walk through the streets of Cortegana you will see various examples of monumental heritage that have survived to this day in an excellent state of preservation. You must see the Medieval Castle of Cortegana, the Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de la Piedad, the church of Divino Salvador, the hermitage of San Sebastián, the hermitage of Jesús Nazareno, the bullring, and La Casa Mudéjar.

Before entering Cortegana, it is worth stopping at this viewpoint to enjoy the fantastic views of the town.

Pretty town near the Portugal-Spain border at the foot of the Ficalho hill that gives the town its name. It can be reached from Rosal de al Frontera (SP) by a picturesque road through the hill that crosses the border.