Beira Baixa

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

40.366667-7.351 Belmonte — known for its Jewish community
39.822778-7.4930562 Castelo Branco — a good base for visiting the International Tagus Natural Park and the Serra da Estrela Natural Park
40.283333-7.53 Covilhã — close to mountains that offer dramatic scenery and a great environment for those fond of hiking, camping, mountain climbing and skiing
40.133333-7.54 Fundão — its excellent cherries are celebrated in the city's gastronomy and its annual festival
39.916667-7.2333335 Idanha-a-Nova — with Monsanto, an ancient fortified village perched on the side of the mountain with tiny streets carved in the rocks
39.75-7.9166676 Proença-a-Nova — a town rich in forests with a museum dedicated to them

Other destinations

Understand

Beira Baixa (BAY-ruh BIGH-shuh, /ˈbɐj.ɾɐ ˈbaj.ʃɐ/)

Get in

There are train stations in Castelo Branco, Covilhã, Fundão.

Get around

See

Castelo Branco, a small city
Monsanto, a beautiful village.

Do

Eat

Drink

Stay safe

Go next

Abrantes
Coimbra
Guarda
Tomar
Viseu

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