The last city in Portugal that one walks through is Valença. At this point, one has the choice of walking straight to and over the international bridge over the Minho River into Spain, or taking the detour that takes you through the winding streets of the military fortress known as the Fortaleza. Definitely, go through the fort! Built in the design of 17th century military fortresses, today it is filled with tiny boutiques and eateries and caters to a very healthy tourist clientele. Nonetheless, the ancient stone walls hint at what it might have been like centuries ago when The Portuguese kept vigilant watch over their Spanish neighbors.
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