Cities
[edit]- 1 Belmonte — known for its Jewish community
- 2 Castelo Branco — a good base for visiting the International Tagus Natural Park and the Serra da Estrela Natural Park
- 3 Covilhã — close to mountains that offer dramatic scenery and a great environment for those fond of hiking, camping, mountain climbing and skiing
- 4 Fundão — its excellent cherries are celebrated in the city's gastronomy and its annual festival
- 5 Idanha-a-Nova — with Monsanto, an ancient fortified village perched on the side of the mountain with tiny streets carved in the rocks
- 6 Proença-a-Nova — a town rich in forests with a museum dedicated to them
Other destinations
[edit]Understand
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Beira Baixa (BAY-ruh BIGH-shuh, /ˈbɐj.ɾɐ ˈbaj.ʃɐ/)
Get in
[edit]There are train stations in Castelo Branco, Covilhã, Fundão.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- Castelo Branco, a small city
- Monsanto, a beautiful village.
Do
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