Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo is a village in the Guarda district, with about 5,148 inhabitants, according to the 2021 census. It is bordered to the north by the municipality of Freixo de Espada à Cinta, to the east by Spain, to the south by Almeida, to the southwest and west by Pinhel and to the northwest by Vila Nova de Foz Côa. It is located in Terras de Riba-Côa, which has vast landscapes, plateaus and castles, next to the Côa valley and the Serra da Marofa.

The municipality is served with excellent accessibility, and trained with modern cultural and sports infrastructures. It holds the only protected Nature Reserve in the country - the Faia Brava Reserve.

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo is a municipality marked by history , unique gastronomy and its friendly and hospitable people. Of great heritage wealth, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo grants you monuments worthy of visit as the Monastery of Santa Maria de Aguiar and the churches of the municipality but also the Serra da Marofa, the views of Alto da Sapinha or the Faia Brava Reserve.

Castelo Rodrigo is one of the most beautiful Historical Villages of Portugal, awarded "Best Tourism Villages" award as one of the best tourist villages in the world. Its monumentality is present throughout the village. As you walk through its streets, be sure to visit the Cristóvão de Moura Palace, the 16th century pillory, the Mother Church, the medieval cistern and the remains that attest to the presence of an important community of New Christians.

The municipality also has an interesting natural beauty with its almond trees in bloom, appear in all its splendor in spring and especially in Barca d'Alva. In summer, the landscape is dominated by orange.

In the gastronomy of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, the highlight is an immense variety of cakes, smokeeers, cheeses, jams, wines, olive oils and almonds. In festive seasons such as Christmas or Easter, let yourself be carried away by the traditional Lamb of Marofa, baked in the oven, on the grill or in stew, a dish that is a mandatory presence at the Figueirenses table for these occasions.

The municipality is rich in traditions, fairs and festivities that are worth celebrating and accompanying, especially if you are visiting the region on these occasions.

Source:Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo Town Hall

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GNR

+351 271 312 142

Rua Dr. Aníbal de Azevedo

6440-132 Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Centro de Saúde de Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

+351 271 312 277

Avenida Sá Carneiro, 72

6440-102 Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

csfcrodrigo@ulsguarda.min-saude.pt

Bombeiros Voluntários de Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

+351 271 312 405

Rua Cónego Patrício, 101

6440-121 Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

bvfigueirenses.comando@gmail.com

Turismo de Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

+351 271 311 365

Largo Mateus de Castro

6440-111 Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Câmara Municipal de Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

+351 271 319 000

Largo Dr. Vilhena nº1

6440-100 Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

cm-fcr@cm-fcr.pt Website