RE-ENACTMENT ON THE BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER CÔA

Gen. Craufurd's Light Division was very nearly cut off by the French L'Armée de Portugal in 1810

THE LINES OF TORRES VEDRAS

Fort 41 on the Second Line - overlooking Alverca

THE BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER CÔA

The original bridge which witnessed fierce fighting in July, 1810

BICENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF BUSSACO

Re-enactment of the largest battle fought on Portuguese soil - in September, 1810

SALAMANCA

The decisive Battle of Salamanca (Arapiles) was fought between Wellington and Marmont in June, 1812

MEMORIAL AT THE SITE OF THE BATTLE OF ALBUERA, MAY, 1811

Known as the 'Bloody Albuera', where the 'Die Hards' and the 'Buffs' suffered 80% causalities

THE VILLAGE OF FUENTES DE OÑORO

Horrific hand-to-hand fighting took place in the village over two days in May, 1811

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Peninsular War Battlefield Tours

The British Historical Society of Portugal published the first-ever guide to the Lines of Torres Vedras in 1980. The Society doesn't organise battlefield tours, but can recommend independent guides whose contacts can be supplied by contacting info@bhsportugal.org, indicating the battlefields to be visited.