Places to see Belmonte, Caria, Castelo Novo, Idanha-a-Velha, Linhares, Monsanto, Serra da Estrela, Sortelha.
Museums and Monuments Belmonte Castle, São Tiago’s Church, “Panteão dos Cabrais”, “Judiarias”, “Centum Celas” Tower, “Pelourinho”.
Activities Extreme sports, golf, horseback riding, hikes, 4-wheel drive rides, fishing, ski. Gastronomy “Enchidos” (assorted regional sausages and puddings), Scrambled Eggs with “Farinheira da Guarda” (regional minced meat pudding), “Bacalhau Lascado do Lagar dos Cabrais” (traditional codfish dish), “Guisado de Cabrito no Pão de Caria” (goat meat stew in special bread), “Queijo da Serra” (a buttery cheese from the Estrela mountain). |