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Belmonte
Castelo Branco
Covilhã
Fundão
Idanha-a-Nova
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Penamacor
Proença-a-Nova
Sertã
Vila de Rei
Vila Velha de Ródão
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Church of Saint Mary (Covilhã)
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Hotel Belsol
Hotel Serra da Estrela
Hotel Tryp Colina do Castelo
Pensão das Termas de Monfortinho
Estalagem Vale da Ursa
Residencial Arraiana
Pousada do Convento de Belmonte
Estalagem Portas de Ródão
Hotel O Alambique de Ouro
Pousadas das Amoras
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Castelo Branco » Hotels, Travel and Tourism
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Saint James Church (Belmonte)
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 The region of Beira Baixa is not much visited by tourists but it encompasses fine scenery and many attractions.
Its capital, Castelo Branco, is a charming little city, especially known for the Jardim Episcopal (episcopal garden), filled with Baroque statues.
To the north lies Monsanto, considered the «most Portuguese village»: perched on a hillside, its small typical houses and tiny gardens lie crushed between great granite rocks.
In the environs of Penamacor, with its 12th-century castle, the Natural Reserve of Serra da Malcata is one of the last places where the extremely rare Iberian lynx can still be found.
To the northeast of Belmonte, with its castle begun in 1266, you can see a curious Roman tower, the Centum Cella, or Torre de Colmeal.
All this region is dominated by the closeness of Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain of Portugal, mostly rising above 1500 metres.
Covilhã is the largest town in this area and it is known for its textiles, woven from locally produced wool. From there you can drive to the Natural Park of Serra da Estrela: in Summer visitors can enjoy the long distance walks, varied flora and stunning views; the Winter snows attract skiers.
The most famous product of this zone is queijo da Serra, a richly flavoured cheese still made by hand.
Isabel Joyce
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Belmonte, Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco Centre, Covilhã, Covilhã: Centre, Fundão, Idanha-a-Nova, Monsanto, Penamacor
        
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Where to sleep (Castelo Branco)
44 lodging properties (pousadas, hotels, boarding houses, motels, aparthotels, bed & breakfast, self-catering apartments and resorts)
Many of the properties listed at Viajar * Clix offer online booking, discounted internet prices, special prices for corporate travelers, military personel and senior tourists, and other promotions. | | What to do (Castelo Branco)
44 treasures | Getting there (Castelo Branco)
15 detailed maps | Where to eat (Castelo Branco)
18 restaurants | Picture gallery (Castelo Branco)
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