With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore all that Castelo Branco, 20 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Branco Castle, Nossa Senhora da Piedade Chapel and Francisco Tavares Proenca Junior Museum. Locals are also likely to point you toward Campo Maior, 40 miles away. If you only see one attraction here, let it be Campo Maior Church. (But we’re also big fans of Cesar Correia Stadium and Republic Square.)