Tourist Attractions in Castelo Branco

 
Castelo Branco (Altitude: 375m/1230ft), in central Portugal near the Spanish frontier, is the former capital of the old province of Beira Baixa and now chief town of the district which bears its name. It has been celebrated since the 17th C. for the brightly colored embroidered bedspreads known as colchas. Other local products much esteemed in Portugal are goat's milk cheese and olive oil.

History

Lying so near the Spanish frontier, the town was of great military and strategic importance. Of the medieval Templar castle, the "castelo branco" or white castle, probably built in the reign of King Dinis, only scanty remains survive.

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This beautiful Baroque garden, once the Bishop's garden, was created in the early 1700s and is a mix of manicured trees and shrubs, flowers, fountains, and sculptures.

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Monsanto is a lovely hill town that draws large numbers of tourists. Old houses, some built into the rock, line the narrow streets that offer changing views out over the countryside below.

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These hills are home to some unique rock formations, many bearing interesting names.

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