Castanheira de Pêra

The origins of Castanheira de Pêra are smothered in legends and traditions, revived in its festivals and pilgrimages, but also visible in the architectural and ethnographic heritage of the municipality.

The road access by the A1 or A23 makes it easy to get to Castanheira de Pêra. In the municipality you can find various social, health, socio-cultural, sports and recreational and school equipment that help in the well-being and convenience of the population and visitors.

The county's economy has been based for decades on the lanified industry. However, a serious crisis in the industry, which led to the closure of several factories, led to the bet on the tourism sector, taking advantage of the endogenous resources of the municipality such as the streams, the Serra da Lousã, the heritage, crafts, gastronomy, among others.

The Praia Fluvial das Rocas is a complex of leisure, entertainment and fun situated in a lake almost 1 km long, in the heart of Castanheira de Pêra, composed of a wave pool with 2100 m2. A reservoir and a secular bridge constitute the surrounding environment, making the visit in Praia das Rocas a unique experience, in this which is the largest tourist complex in the municipality. with privileged views over the huge mirror of water.

The gastronomy of this region presents a wide variety of dishes, based on local productions.

Source: Câmara Muicipal de Castanheira de Pêra

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useful contacts

Centro de Saúde Castanheira de Pêra

+351 236 432 333

Av. Avenidas Verdes

3280-007 Castanheira de Pêra

ucsp.cpera@arscentro.min-saude.pt

GNR

+351 236 430 320

Avenida de São Domingos

3280-013 Castanheira de Pêra

ct.lra.dpbl.pctp@gnr.pt

Bombeiros Voluntários de Castanheira De Pêra

+351 236 430 310

Rua Bombeiros Voluntários

3280-035 Castanheira De Pêra

bvcastpera@gmail.com Website

Turismo de Castanheira de Pêra

+351 236 432 799

Rua Dr. José Fernandes de Carvalho

3280-039 Castanheira de Pêra

casadotempo@praiadasrocas.com

Câmara Municipal de Castanheira de Pêra

+351 236 430 280

Praça Visconde de Castanheira de Pêra

3280-017 Castanheira de Pêra

camara@cm-castanheiradepera.pt Website