Restaurante Belo Horizonte

The Beiras


A cut above most of Guarda's midrange restaurants, Belo Horizonte has long been a local favourite. It does a great line in regional specialities such as cabrito grelhado (grilled kid) and morcelas da Guarda (black-pudding–style sausage), as well as offering daily bacalhau (dried salt-cod) specials.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Beiras attractions

1. Old Town

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A handsome quarter of cobblestone lanes and huddled houses, Guarda's hilltop centre fans out from Praça Luís de Camões. This sloping square is flanked by…

2. Porta da Erva

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One of several city gates, the Porta da Erva was constructed in the 13th century. It was originally known as the Estrela Gate.

3. Porta d'El Rei

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This arched gateway framed one of the original portals in Guarda's vast defensive walls. It connected the town with routes to Covilhã and Celorico, from…

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Powerful in its sobriety, this grey Gothic edifice looms heavily over the central square. The earliest parts of the cathedral date from 1390 but it's…

5. Torre dos Ferreiros

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A local landmark, this robust rectangular tower is one of the most visible features of the town's medieval defences. It was originally built to protect a…

6. Paço da Cultura

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Adjacent to the Museu da Guarda, the Paço da Cultura stages temporary exhibitions in a suite of rooms off an 18th-century courtyard.

7. Museu da Guarda

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Housed in the severe 17th-century Episcopal Seminary, Guarda's main museum showcases an eclectic collection of archaeological finds, artworks and early…

8. Torre de Menagem

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This 14th-century tower, originally the keep of Guarda's castle, stands on the highest point in town. You can't go into the tower but even from the base…