What to do and see in Castelo Branco District, Central Portugal: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

February 1, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

Discover the best top things to do in Castelo Branco District, Portugal including Historic Village of Monsanto, Mural Bodalo II, Geopark Naturtejo, Sinagoga de Belmonte, Museu dos Descobrimentos, Penha Garcia, Agua Formosa, Idanha-a-Vehla, Castelo Novo Historical Village, Penedo Furado.
Restaurants in Castelo Branco District

1. Historic Village of Monsanto

Monsanto Portugal http://www.aldeiashistoricasdeportugal.com/monsanto
Excellent
84%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 349 reviews

Historic Village of Monsanto

Reviewed By Lisabarrier - Taumarunui, New Zealand

Well worth the visit. Drive up in the morning or late afternoon. We stayed the night in the village in a house with a boulder in it, excellent price. Watch the sunset from a boulder. Then in the morning walk up to the castle before it gets to hot & touresty. Loved our time there. People very friendly.

2. Mural Bodalo II

R. da Quinta 85, Fundao 6230-385 Portugal
Excellent
88%
Good
13%
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Mural Bodalo II

Reviewed By Nomad778408

Came across this wall art by the train station in Fundao by sheer accident .had never heard of bordello 11 or his work before.its so large and amazing .photo doesnt show its size to its full glory .after finding it we googled the artist .his works are amazing we are now 2 huge fans .dont miss it

3. Geopark Naturtejo

Castelo Branco 6060-311 Portugal +351 272 320 176 [email protected] http://www.naturtejo.com
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

Geopark Naturtejo

4. Sinagoga de Belmonte

Rua da Fonte da Rosa, Belmonte 6250-041 Portugal +351 275 912 465 http://www.redejudiariasportugal.com/index.php/pt/comunidade-judaica-de-belmonte
Excellent
50%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 103 reviews

Sinagoga de Belmonte

Reviewed By manonthemove1812 - Mahwah, United States

Our visit to Belmonte included a stop at the Synagogue where we met several members of the community who seemed genuinely happy to greet visitors to their community. The synagogue is active and has various weekly activities for the Annucim and other Jews of Portugal who want to connect to their heritage. They welcomed us warmly and explained their background and connection to the Sefardic community who were instrumental in helping fund their lovely building. Best to make an appointment before visiting, as building may not be open at all times.

5. Museu dos Descobrimentos

Rua Pedro Alvares Cabral, Belmonte 6250-088 Portugal +351 275 088 698 http://www.cm-belmonte.pt/site-ADNM/index.html
Excellent
51%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 288 reviews

Museu dos Descobrimentos

6. Penha Garcia

Penha Garcia, Penha Garcia 6060 Portugal http://www.centerofportugal.com/pt/penha-garcia/
Excellent
62%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 184 reviews

Penha Garcia

7. Agua Formosa

Vila de Rei 6110 Portugal http://www.aguaformosa.com/
Excellent
52%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 48 reviews

Agua Formosa

8. Idanha-a-Vehla

Rua da Amoreira 1, Idanha-a-Nova 6060-041 Portugal +351 232 432 032 [email protected] http://www.centerofportugal.com/idanha-a-velha/
Excellent
49%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 145 reviews

Idanha-a-Vehla

9. Castelo Novo Historical Village

Fundao 6230-160 Portugal https://www.cm-fundao.pt/oquefazer/Aldeia_Hist%C3%B3rica
Excellent
49%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 183 reviews

Castelo Novo Historical Village

Reviewed By ChrisandMick60 - Montaren-et-Saint-Mediers, France

The day we visited, it was cold, windy and showery but well worth the visit. The castle on top of the hill is the gem. There is parking just below the ruined castle, so it is only a short walk but quite steep. Once at the top the view of the surrounding area is superb even on a grey day. It's a pity that ALL of the notices etc about the history are only in Portuguese.

10. Penedo Furado

EM548, 6110 Vila de Rei, Vila de Rei 6110 Portugal http://www.cm-viladerei.pt/index.php?module=DisplayArtigo&ID=58
Excellent
51%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 105 reviews

Penedo Furado

Reviewed By mariaw22 - Reading, United Kingdom

Wow, such a beautiful river beach situated in Central Portugal part of Vila de Rei area, great facilities for bathers, families, campers (shower and WC facilities), river beach bar offering a wide range of meal deals, drinks, snacks, ice creams, life guard on duty at all times during open season 15th June to 15th September. Recently addition made of easy access walkway to the waterfalls which are tucked away in a beautiful part of this amazing place. Many trails available for those who love a scenic walk. Pets welcome too. If you are passing this beautiful part of Central Portugal a dip is recommended and total enjoyment is guaranteed.

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