Where Countries Meet – Discover the World’s Most Breath-taking and Picturesque Border
The Historic Border of Portugal and Spain: The Stripe
The Stripe, A Raia in Portuguese and La Raya in Spanish, forms the border between Portugal and Spain. Stretching over 745 miles, it stands as one of the oldest borders in existence, with a history spanning close to a millennium.
The border’s initial demarcation became official in 1143 after Portugal’s triumph in the Battle of Valdevez. Subsequently, in 1297, government officials redefined it through the Treaty of Alcañices, a landmark agreement that has remained unchanged.
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