In the heart of Cova da Beira is the historic village of Belmonte. With its austere granite architecture, it was here that the navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral was born. Later, it was the place that welcomed the Jews expelled from Castile.

Continue your journey to the historic village of Sortelha. Situated at an altitude of 760 metres, the village is perched on steep cliffs that form a ring around it.

From the tower of its castle, you'll have one of the best views in the region.
From a gastronomic point of view, one of the best delicacies in the historic village of Sortelha is corn porridge. A must try!
Finish the day with a wine experience at one of the Beira Interior wineries: Quinta dos Termos, Serra P or 2.5 Vinhos de Belmonte and enjoy the best the region has to offer!

NATURE .  Lódão Bastardo (centenary tree)

WINE EXPERIENCE .  Quinta dos Termos, Serra P or 2.5 Vinhos de Belmonte

HISTORY .  Birthplace of Pedro Álvares Cabral; Belmonte Castle; Centrum Cellas Tower; Belmonte Iselberg; Sortelha - Beijo Eterno; Cabeça da Velha; Lagartixos Bell Tower

GASTRONOMY .  Papas de Carolo

RESTAURANTS .  Restaurant Casa do Castelo

HANDICRAFT .  Bracejo (plant used in basketry, mats, bases, etc.)

PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY .  Route of the Historic Village of Belmonte

VIEWPOINTS .  Belmonte Viewpoint; Quatro Ventos Viewpoint (Sortelha)

HISTORIC VILLAGES .  Belmonte Village and Sortelha

CASTELS .  Belmonte Castel and Sortelha Castel

MUSEUMS .  Jewish Museum, Descobrimentos Museum and Zêzere Ecomuseum

DISTANCES .  Porto 226Km; Lisbon 219Km; Coimbra 192Km, Salamanca 185Km