Castro Daire
The small village of Castro Daire is located on the top of a hill, framed between the buttresses of serras de Montemuro, Gralheira and Caramulo. The main source of local income is the pastoralism, developed mainly along water courses, and agriculture, with emphasis on the green wine, corn, beans and potatoes production. The human occupation of this territory dates back to the prehistoric period, from which testimonials in the form of tapirs and dolmens exist. Its toponym, in fact, has its origins in an ancient fort built in one of the highest points. The Romans came later, leaving several vestiges like the Ponte Pedrinha bridge (rebuilt in the 19th century) and some walls are also believed to be of Roman origin. The village also has a strong aristocratic past, visible, for example, in the Fidalgos da Cerca house, a building dating from the 18th century (referenced by Camilo Castelo Branco in "Amor de Perdição"), and the Aguilares blazoned house. On an ethnographic level, be sure to check the regional craftsmanship, specially the Lamelas basketry and the Baltar and Vila Pouca clog-making. In gastronomy, we highlight the roasted lamb, truta do Paiva (trout dish), pão-de-ló (kind of sponge cake) and bolo-podre (kind of sweet bread with lemon).
What to do in Castro Daire
Where to eat in Castro Daire
Portuguese
10.00 €
Restaurant belonging to Ethnographic and Social Association of Montemuro, composed of two nice room…
Portuguese
8.00 €
A small, rustic room, decorated with old agricultural artefacts. It serves regional dishes.
Portuguese
10.00 €
This space is composed of two room, one of which more welcoming, small and with a fireplace and th …
Portuguese
7.00 €
A restaurant that has two rooms, one smaller and another one larger, here several events take place.
Portuguese
15.00 €
An elegant restaurant with plenty of natural light and fantastic mountain views. It serves deliciou…
Portuguese
10.00 €
Dedicado a servir a boa comida da região, o restaurante O Terminal é um ponto de encontro em Castro…
Where to sleep in Castro Daire
3 star
Situated in Termas de Carvalhal, halfway between Viseu and Lamego, Hotel Montemuro benefits from a privileged location right in the heart of the Beira Alta has…
Agritourism House situated in the Serra de Montemuro that lets you discover areas as different as the vineyards of the Douro, Lafões or give and the harsh moun…
Situated in the middle of the Serra de Montemuro, the newly classified village of Portugal Supporters, field and inaugurated in August 2010, Villa Ares of Mont…
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