Idanha a Nova

Idanha a Nova is an inland Portuguese town that serves administrative center for one of the country's largest municipalities. This region is globally recognized for two specific features: its designation as a UNESCO Global Geopark due to its geological importance, and its status as a UNESCO Creative City of Music, celebrating its strong folk music tradition. The municipality's long history is evident nearby at Idanha a Velha, the site of the ancient Roman city of Egitânia. The town itself fenctions as a service point for a vast sparsely populated countryside near the Spanish border.