Castelo Branco county has an area of 1438.16 km and 53,909 inhabitants (albicastrenses). The territory is divided into 25 parishes.

Castelo Branco is a county where the patrimonial heritage is evident in its monuments. Churches, chapels, manors and beautiful gardens waiting to be seen and visited. We can start by visiting the Castelo Branco Fortress ruins from the beginning of the 13th century.

Castelo Branco Fortress

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Built in the 18th century, this garden is one of the best original examples of the Baroque in Portugal.
Garden of the Episcopal Palace

Cathedral

S. Mark Fountain

S. John Cruise

Our Lady of Mrcules Chapel

Pillory S. Vicente da Beira

Arches Manor Alcains

Holy Spirit Chapel Alcains

Roman fountain Alcains

Oleiros Viscountess Manor and Chapel - Alcains

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With a very picturesque architecture, these villages are clusters of small buildings built in schist. These local villages are surrounded by a magic of its own.

Martim Branco Schist Village

The ovens are the most interesting elements in Martin White and the process of recovery has contributed to a new community life in the village. Just taste the bread to see why.

Sarzedas Schist Village

Sarzedas is marked by the color of white painted facades of the houses on the way to the village fountain. Its pillory, the broad, Churches and Chapels, stand out of beautiful and magnificent houses .

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Castelo Branco offers you a wide variety of accommodation. Hotels, hostels and holiday cottages spread all over the county.

Hotel Colina do Castelo Casa De Belgais Escalos de Baixo Quinta Cho da Serra Salgueiro do Campo

Hotel Rainha D. Amlia

Monte Barata Monforte da Beira Youth Hostel

Solar De Alcains Alcains

Penamacor county has an area of

555.52 km and 5680 inhabitants.

The territory is divided into 12 parishes.

The historical past of Penamacor county can be read through its monuments. No one knows for sure when Penamacor Castle was built but was considered one of the most important strongholds of Beira. In 1973 the ruins were considered National Heritage Monument.
Watchtower

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Many monuments can be visited in Penamacor county. One of the most interesting is the Church of Mercy, whose beautiful Gothic portal invokes the growth of the medieval village. The Santo Antonio Convent, dated from the same period, is another matter of great interest.

Church of Mercy

Santo Antonio Convent

Old Town Hall

Our Lady of Incense Chapel

Roman bridge Meimoa

Calvary Pedrogo de S. Pedro

Fountain Benquerena

Old Church guas

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Penamacor county is a region of natural peaceful , becoming the ideal place for who privileges both physical and mental well-being. You may enjoy staying in a beautiful hotel, or if you prefer to stay longer in communion with nature, choose one of the magnificent rental cottages or local housing.
Palace Hotel

Moinho do Maneio

Our Lady of Incense House

Idanha-a-Nova county has an area

of 1412.73 km and 9716 inhabitants. The territory is divided into 17 parishes.

Idanha-a-Nova Tourism Office is a starting point for new destinations and adventures.

Architectural heritage - See and Know

The county is rich in history and monuments. Roman culture influences can be found in the construction of bridges, fortifications and churches.

Roman Chapel - S. Pedro de Vila Cora

Roman Bridge - Segura

Fortress - Segura

Church - Salvaterra do Extremo

Trigueiros Arago Manor Idanha-a-Nova

Giraldes Morgado House Idanha-a-Nova

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Idanha-a-Velha historic village

This small village was once an important Roman city. There is a vast patrimony were the Visigoth Cathedral still impresses today for its richness and dimension. The Walls and the Donjon Tower were rebuilt during the medieval era. Other attractions: Porta and Roman Bridge over the Ponsul River, Pillory (16th century), S. Dmaso Chapel (18th century).

Largo e Pelourinho

Porta Nova

Catedral

S. Dmaso Chapel

Ponte sobre o rio Ponsul

Stone houses in Idanha-a-Velha

Walls and the Donjon Tower

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Monsanto historic village

Monsanto Castle and Walls

This village received, in 1938, the title of The most Portuguese village in Portugal. The medieval castle was partially destroyed due an accidental explosion on a Christmas Eve, in 19th century. Today two towers remain the Peo (Pawn) tower and the Donjon tower. Inside the wall the Romanic chapel of S. Miguel (12th century). Outside the wall, is the St. Michael Chapel, from the 12th / 13th century. The granite and schist houses, nested in the middle of huge granite blocks, gives a very special grace.

St. Michael Chapel

St. Anthony Chapel

Mercy Church

Donjon tower

Granite and schist houses

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Penha Garcia historic village

Penha Garcia is located on the mountainside of the same name, branch of Malcata Mountains and on the right bank of the Ponsul river. In Penha Garcia starts "Fossils Trail," a two-mile hiking trail, where the stones are a major tourist attraction. The traces recorded in these rocks date back 480 million years, 250 million years before the dinosaurs!

The castle is located on the southern slopes of Penha Garcia mountain , overlooking the Ponsul River.
Castle

Pillory

The streets, composed of small houses shale, are covered with flowers.

Penha Garcia Ichnofossils

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Termas de Monfortinho offer exceptional waters along with the most modern hydrotherapy techniques. In Monfortinho find everything you want for a great day of rest and pure pleasure.

Termas de Monfortinho

Astoria Hotel - Monfortinho

Fonte Santa Hotel

The county hotel chain invites to rest in comfortable accommodation, with several options, like hotels, hotels, cozy inns or Cottages.

Monsanto Hostel

Casa Sta. Catarina

Herdade da Poupa Hotel

Quinta dos Trevos Ladoeiro

Oleiros council has an area of 465.52 km and 5721 inhabitants, which is divided into 12 parishes.

When visiting the Oleiros county enjoy the belvederes that give a privileged view over the landscape. Land of traditions, festivals and parties.

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The built heritage is vast. There are secular and majestic temples in the region. To prove it, visit the Oleiros Mother Church, the Church of Mercy or the Chapel of Our Lady Mother of Men

Mother Church Oleiros

N. Sr. das Dores Church Isna

Cruise- Urraca

N. Sr. das Candeias Bell Estreito

Church of Mercy Oleiros

Mother Church lvaro

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lvaro Schist Village

Its one of the white villages of the network of Aldeias do Xisto. Its rich religious heritage tells us that this was an important settlement to religious orders. The chapels and the church calls out to be visited. There, you can find important manifestations of religious art, ranging from paintings and important artifacts.

Accommodation: Where to rest

Wanting to provide the best stay to visitors, are made available to the best accommodations in the county.

Casa do Do

Casa da Ladeira

Hotel Sta. Margarina

Vale de Moses

municpio com 193,26 km de rea e 3 452 habitantes (2011),[1] subdividido em 3 freguesias.

In Serra Melria, about 2 km is the geodesic center of Portugal. On top of this mountain, is a landmark built about 8 feet tall, called "Picoto.

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Capela of our Nossa Senhora da Sade Lavadouro

Capela de S. Joo Baptista Vilar do Ruivo

Igreja de Santa Maria

Igreja da Misericrdia

This gazebo features a Via Crucis, a small shrine and a platform where you can enjoy the rugged landscape that descends to an arm of the Castelo do Bode dam.

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gua Formosa Schist Village gua Formosa is a typical location in the integrated program of the Schist Villages, and the vast majority of houses built in schist, keeping the traditional outlines of other times. This is a Village living on hope. It has few people living in it, but many others have joined them.

There are several mills scattered along the banks of several rivers that run through our county, which once were of paramount importance to provide the best possible nutrition to the people.

Accommodation: Where to rest

Come and visit all the best this region has to offer and then enjoy a well deserved rest in one of several hotel units scattered throughout the county.

Casa da Ribeira

Albergaria D. Dinis

Velha Casa

Bostelim Rural Camping

Quinta do Eco

O Abrigo

Belmonte has an area of 133,24 km and 3.046 inhabitants. The territory is divided in 5 parishes. Located on the laps of the amazing Serra da Estrela Mountain, and crowned by the granite mass of the ancient Castle, Belmonte was the hometown of Pedro lvares Cabral navigator that in 1500 discovered Brazil.

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Military Construction from the 12th century. Was the Cabral family home until the late 17th century.
Centum Cellas Tower Ruins Colmeal da Torre

Belmonte Castle

N. Sr. da Estrela Chapel

Pillory Santiago Church Mother Church Caria

Archaeological excavations at the site, laid bare a villa of Roman chronology, mainly dedicated to agro-livestock . (2nd century - beginning of 3th )
Quinta da Frnea

Casa da Torre - Caria

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The county makes available to visitors different types of accommodations. All they offer warmth, harmony and several leisure activities.

Belmonte Hostel

Hotel Belsol

Pousada do Convento Hotel

Quinta Formosa Hotel

Casa do Castelo

Casa da Chandeirinha

Covilh has an area of 550 km and 54.506 inhabitants. The territory is divided into 31 parishes.

The walls, built perhaps by order of D. Sancho I, formed a polygon. In 1755 the earthquake destroyed part of the walls. In the construction of the Royal Textile Factory was used stone walls. Founded by the Marquis of Pombal in 1764, the factory labored until 1885, when the building was converted into barracks.

Saint Martin Chapel Saint Anthony Church

Town Historical Centre Ministers Palace

Saint Anthony Convent

Calvary Chapel

S. James Tower

Santa Maria Church

Royal Textile Factory

Nossa Sr. do Carmo Sanctuary

Mercy Church

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Sobral de So Vicente Schist Village

Very old town, its origin dates back to Roman times and has always been associated with Salt Route. The Carato neighborhood is typical of traditional architecture. The connection with the shale imposes itself, as evidenced by the houses and the two quarries on the village doors.

Carato Neighborhood

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Schedule a family holiday in this region is certainly a good idea. There's nothing like spending quality time with family. several houses and hotels are ready to welcome visitors with every comfort that is required.

Penhas da Sade Hostel

Figueira Cottage

Mountain Chalet

Panorama Residential

Serra da Estrela Hotel

Carqueijais Hotel

Sta. Eufmia Hotel

Fundo has an area of 700,13 km and 29.213 inhabitants. Which is divided into 31 parishes.

A prehistoric village, estimated to be about seven thousand years, was discovered by accident in the Telhado parish. Archaeologists have found several polished stone axes, ceramic objects and Neolithic cereals hand mills.

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Pombalino building with three floors, opened in 1764 as a wool factory. Today is the Town Hall
Mother Church from the 18th century

Pillory

Tower Bell - Fatela

Chapel of Our Lady of Conception - Fatela

8 waterspouts Fountain

Castelo Novo historic village

This castle was founded in the time of King D. Dinis, by the Templars, around 1290, but now lying in ruins.

Clock Tower

Mother Church

Lord of Mercy Church

Pillory

D. Joo V Fountain

Bica Fountain

Alminhas Belveder

St. Anthony Chapel

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Barroca Schist Village

In Barroca, one can steal breathe the rural air, regulated by its agricultural cycles. One has to walk Barroca from one side to the other in order to imagine travelling back in time.

Chapel

Mother Church

Before

After

Barroca is the headquarters of the Aldeias do Xisto store network.

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Janeiro de Cima Schist Village

In harmony with nature and family roots, Janeiro de Cima welcomes large numbers of people on weekends and high season.

In the late afternoon sunlight, this singular architecture made of river stones gives a red hue to the houses.

At night, you can go for a drink in the "Passadio" bar, an impressive space of woodwork and stone.

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The Fundo county gathers a wide variety of hosting units that fit the needs of visitors. gathering, comfort, tranquility and quality service for you to enjoy the best the Fundo has to offer.

Quinta dos Ourios

Solar das Arcas

Casa do Cimo

Casa da Eira

Alambique Hotel

Principe da Beira Hotel

Fundo Palace Hotel