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Wise Pilgrim APPFundao is the largest town between Castelo Branco and Guarda, and the self-proclaimed cherry capital of Portugal — though nearby Alcongosta might dispute that. The annual Festa da Cereja in late May or early June draws over 100,000 visitors.
Beyond cherries, Fundao has all the services you'd expect from a regional center — supermarkets, restaurants, banks, pharmacies, accommodation at various levels, and good transport connections by bus and rail.
Leaving Fundao requires crossing a railway line. Earlier accounts suggest crossing at the station itself, while the arrows point further north. Either way, you're likely to find yourself at a roundabout or two on a busy road before the camino becomes more rural again.
