About Castelo Branco District

  Location The District of Castelo Branco is located in Central Eastern Portugal, on the border with Spain. Description This is a region of diversified landscapes. Part of the district is mountainous with some plateaus, dominated by the Serra da Estrela mountain (where the highest point in continental Portugal is located). The region is plentiful with pine and chestnut tree forests. The district is filled with small traditional and historical villages, many of them considered national heritage sites. Gastronomy The most well known product of this region is the Serra da Estrela cheese. However this… Read more and see photos