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A region of deep contrasts, Centro Beiras is where the mountains meet the sea… extensive beaches and fishing villages lie along the coast, while mountains dominate the interior landscape.
A region of outstanding natural beauty, Centro Beiras is a walker’s paradise. The coastline is a series of long sandy beaches, dunes, lagoons and pine forests. While the heart of this hinterland gives rise to the Serra da Estrela (Estrela Mountain Range), the highest in continental Portugal.
Remote and ruggedly beautiful, the region is dotted with historic towns and villages, many of them guarded by castles built by the early kings of Portugal.
Stunning beauty and many hidden secrets are just waiting to be discovered throughout Centro Beiras and wherever you go you will be met with a warm welcome. The people still lead a very traditional and simple style of life, producing their own family wines, cheeses, cured ham and smoked sausages.
Places to visit:
Serra da Estrela
Located in central inland Portugal, this beautiful area is a protected National Park with its breathtaking scenery, views and superb hiking. In the summer it can get very hot and on a clear day you might be able to see the sea over 250 km away. The main base is the market town Gouveia, which lies on the edge of the National Park.
Northern mountains
Centro Beiras spreads right up to the Spanish border in northeastern Portugal where you’ll find ancient villages where time has really stood still.
Other towns to discover in the area are the cosmopolitan town of Chaves with its Roman remains, old castles and fabulous views; Braganca, a charming town with narrow cobbled streets and ancient monuments; and Visue - well known throughout Portugal for its beautiful tile work and restaurants where you can taste Chafana stew and suckling pig. The maze of alleyways immediately behind the cathedral remain virtually untouched since Roman times.
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