In the heart of the Serra da Gardunha, the Historical Village of Castelo Novo rises in shades of green and grey. Built from granite, Castelo Novo’s unique architectural heritage seems frozen in time. Toasted rice is one of Castelo Novo's culinary specialities. Main courses feature green eggs, codfish pastries, battered vegetables, fried pumpkin, goat cheese and the Picas de S. Brás. Highlights of the area’s confectionery are squash pies, baked custard and sponge cake.

Castelo Novo

Castelo Novo | Percurso Azul
Castelo Novo


Places of passage: Gândaras de Baixo, Atalaia do Campo, Zebras, Vale da Torre, Lardosa, Soalheira, Atalaia do Campo,

Castelo Novo | Percurso Preto
Castelo Novo


Places of passage: Alpedrinha, Fundão, Alcongosta, Souto da Casa, Vale Palaio, Castelejo, Enxabarda, Maúnça, Malhada Velha, Maxial da Ladeira, Serra da Marmoura, Casas de Zebreira, Foz Giraldo, Almaceda, S. Vicente da Beira, Casal da Serra, Louriçal do Campo, S. Fiel, Soalheira, Atalaia do Campo,

Castelo Novo | Percurso Verde
Castelo Novo


Places of passage: Alpedrinha, Touca, Gândaras de Baixo, Atalaia do Campo

Castelo Novo | Percurso Vermelho
Castelo Novo


Places of passage: Alpedrinha, Fundão, Alcongosta, Souto da Casa, Vale Palaio, Vale d´Urso, Paradanta, S. Vicente da Beira, Casal da Serra, Louriçal do Campo, S. Fiel, Soalheira, Atalaia do Campo,