Things to do in Castelo Branco • Center of Portugal

Religion & Spirituality

Easter traditions in Center of Portugal

Being Portugal a dominantly Catholic country, Easter time has a deep-rooted meaning with several celebrations taking place in all regions. Center of Portugal is no exception. From the coastline to the inland, namely in Ovar, Fundão and Idanha-a-Nova, locals live (...)

Raízes

Housed in the former primary school of the village Catraia Cimeira, near the welcoming inland city of Castelo Branco, Raízes (“roots) is a tribute to a grandfather named António. He founded the school in the 40’s and his granddaughter Fátima (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Torre de Vigia

The 16 meter-high watchtower Torre de Vigia is a memorable landmark in the landscape of Geopark Naturtejo, in the municipality of Proença-a-Nova, near Castelo Branco. Designed by Pritzker award-winning Portuguese architect Siza Vieira, this is the last watchtower of Center (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Fernandaires belvedere

Beautifully knelt upon the Zêzere River and Castelo de Bode dam, Fernandaires belvedere, located in Vila de Rei region, one hour away from Castelo Branco, is one of Center of Portugal's most breath-taking belvederes. A gateway to paradise. (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Zebro belvedere

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the brand new Zebro belvedere, designed by Pritzker award-winning Portuguese architect Siza Vieira, beautifully placed in the region of Oleiros, one hour away from Castelo Branco. (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Penedo Furado

The densely wooded Penedo Furado river beach, beautifully placed in the region of Vila Rei, Portugal's geodesic centre, in the EN2, 45 minutes away from Tomar, is a true natural paradise inhabited by several waterfalls. Ideal for families and nature lovers. (...)

Cities & Villages

Eating in Castelo Branco

Discover the best spots in the city of Castelo Branco to taste the most irresistible specialities! (...)

Cities & Villages

Sleeping in Castelo Branco

The charming inland city of Castelo Branco has many interesting options in terms of accommodation. (...)

Archeology & Heritage

Here come the Romans!

Discover the enduring influence of the Roman legacy in Center of Portugal through this exciting route. Quoting the popular Monty Python sketch: "What have the Romans ever done for us?". As far as Center of Portugal region is concerned, a (...)

Cities & Villages

Christmas in Castelo Branco

No need to dream about a White Christmas! It will take place in the welcoming inland city of Castelo Branco. (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve

Discover rare animals at each step and admire flora which reminds us of old Mediterranean woods at Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve. (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Tejo Internacional Natural Park

If you enjoy silence and harsh Nature, you will find it in the 26.490 hectares of a park full of fauna and flora rarities. At one of the least populated areas in Portugal, animals and plants rule. (...)