Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco is a large town with all services. Not much remains of the castle itself, but it's worth a look for the views. The Jardim do Paco Episcopal is the town's most distinctive attraction — a hedge maze containing statues of Portuguese monarchs and other figures, unlike anything else you'll see on the Nascente.

The town has accommodation at every level, supermarkets, restaurants, and good transport connections.