Via da Estrela

PT-5

Capinha → Belmonte

22.0

km

Moderate

difficulty

650m

max elevation

Portugal

section

Passing the enigmatic Roman tower of Centum Cellas near Colmeal da Torre, arriving at Belmonte — birthplace of Pedro Álvares Cabral, with its castle and historic Jewish quarter.

Practical Notes

Belmonte has full services — hotels, restaurants, shops. Centum Cellas is a must-see detour.