Beira Baixa is a former province of the Central region of Portugal. It roughly corresponds to the current Castelo Branco District. It is mostly rural, except for the cities of Castelo Branco and Covilhã.
Cities
Map of Beira Baixa
- 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
Other destinations
- 1 Alcafozes —
- 2 Idanha-a-Velha — this tiny village is one of the oldest in Portugal
- 3 Monsanto — an ancient fortified village perched on the side of the mountain with tiny streets carved in the rocks
- 4 Monfortinho — the Termas de Monfortinho draw visitors for the healing properties of the waters coming from the Serra de Penha Garcia
- 5 Penha Garcia —
Understand
Get in
There are train stations in Castelo Branco, Covilhã, Fundão.
Get around
See
- Castelo Branco, a small city
- Monsanto, a beautiful village.