In the rolling hills of Portugal’s Alentejo region lies Castelo de Vide, a medieval town steeped in charm and in the shadows of the São Mamede Mountains. Known for its cobbled streets, Jewish quarter, and castle ruins, this hilltop town is now drawing a new wave of visitors—not just for its history, but for the vertical adventure that awaits just outside its walls. Welcome to the Via Ferrata de Castelo de Vide—Portugal’s first illuminated via ferrata and one of the most scenic and accessible fixed climbing routes in the country. Where Old Stone Meets Steel Cable Castelo de Vide sits on the edge of Parque Natural da Serra de São…