Approximately 50 km from the border with Spain, the district of Castelo Branco has a surface area of 6617 km2 and comprises 11 municipalities: Belmonte, Castelo Branco, Covilhã, Fundão, Idanha-a-Nova, Oleiros, Penamacor, Proença-a-Nova, Sertã, Vila de Rei and Vila Velha de Ródão.
Endowed with unique natural beauty and a masterfully well-preserved centuries-old historical and cultural heritage, the district brings together countless and indisputable reasons to be visited and enjoyed.
Fascinating historic villages where time seems to have a different tempo than the real one, templar fortresses and ancient Roman cities which are very worth visiting and places where the heritage of yesteryear joins hands with the modernity of current times
For nature lovers, stunning paradisiacal waterfalls, majestic and imposing geological formations...
Approximately 50 km from the border with Spain, the district of Castelo Branco has a surface area of 6617 km2 and comprises 11 municipalities: Belmonte, Castelo Branco, Covilhã, Fundão, Idanha-a-Nova, Oleiros, Penamacor, Proença-a-Nova, Sertã, Vila de Rei and Vila Velha de Ródão.
Endowed with unique natural beauty and a masterfully well-preserved centuries-old historical and cultural heritage, the district brings together countless and indisputable reasons to be visited and enjoyed.
Fascinating historic villages where time seems to have a different tempo than the real one, Templar fortresses and ancient Roman cities which are very worth visiting and places where the heritage of yesteryear joins hands with the modernity of current times
For nature lovers, stunning paradisiacal waterfalls, majestic and imposing geological formations, natural landscapes that make oncities where e doubt whether what is contemplated is real or imaginary, such is its plenitude and beauty. Forests, Mountains inviting you to more and less demanding trails, where the person merges with the surrounding environment, living their purest essence, and last but not least, river beaches where serenity imbues the visitor and amazes the visitor with the sounds, freshness and beauty of the place
Places you can´t miss at all (among many others...):
The Cathedral, Clock Tower and Castle (and it´s Hill) of Castelo Branco, São Gens Viewpoint, Portas de Ródão Natural Monument, Historical Villages of Portugal (Monsanto and Idanha-a-Velha), as well as Penha Garcia.
Also Idanha-a-Nova, Miradouro do Zebro, Oleiros, Passadiços do Orvalho and Cascata Fraga de Água d’Alta Shale, villages of Álvaro, Água Formosa and Belmonte, Meandros do Zêzere Viewpoint and the Cascades spread throughout the territory
In Gastronomic terms it is difficult to choose the best delicacies, given the gastronomic richness of the region, with those mentioned being just examples of the many that you can enjoy: Matação Soup, Beira lamb, Cabrito da Beira, Estonado Kid, Maranhas, Stuffed tripe, Tigelada, Papas de Carolo, Borrachões, Olive Oil Biscuits, Cheeses and olive oil from Beira Baixa, Medronho liqueur and brandy