Distrito de Castelo Branco
Beira Baixa

Guide to Portugal

Central Portugal

Cooking and Embroderies

The County (State) of Viseu, in central Portugal whose head office is located 225 km to the east of the city of Lisbon is one of the 18 counties (distritos) of Portugal.

Study, Work and Live in Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco, capital of the county and of the Castelo Branco District, the city, with 34,000 inhabitants, it is also the capital of the former province of Beira Baixa.

Artistic and cultural heritage

Castelo Branco's rich architectural, artistic and cultural heritage attracts many visitors to the city. Among these, stand out the Medieval Templar castle, convents and churches, museums and much more attractions.

Embroidery of Castelo Branco

Also noteworthy is the famous Castelo Branco embroidery (linen bedspreads embroidered with natural silk thread), one of the most typical products of the local crafts.

Regional economic hub

Castelo Branco is the largest economic center in the region, with some important factories.

Gastronomy

Castelo Branco is the land of good food, with an emphasis on good local cheeses.

White Castle, Portugal

Parishes of Castelo Branco

The 19 parishes of Castelo Branco are as follows:

• Alcains
• Almaceda
• Benquerenças
• Castelo Branco
• Cebolais de Cima e Retaxo
• Escalos de Baixo e Mata
• Escalos de Cima e Lousa
• Freixial e Juncal do Campo
• Lardosa
• Louriçal do Campo
• Malpica do Tejo
• Monforte da Beira
• Ninho do Açor e Sobral do Campo
• Póvoa de Rio de Moinhos e Cafede
• Salgueiro do Campo
• Santo André das Tojeiras
• São Vicente da Beira
• Sarzedas
• Tinalhas

Interesting Links

• • CM Castelo Branco