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From the viewpoint you can see: The historic center of Castelo Branco, The São Águeda Reservoir (Marateca), The southern foothills of the Serra da Gardunha, The Serra da Estrela and Monte de São Martinho, On clear days, even the border with Spain (“a Raia”).

The Miradouro de São Gens, in Castelo Branco, Portugal, is a panoramic viewpoint that stands out for both its location and its history: It is located on Rua da Piscina, near Castelo Branco Castle, just 100–120 meters from the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo. Inaugurated in 1941, its structure was originally designed to conceal water tanks, and was later restored as part of the Polis program. Surrounded by flower gardens, benches, and shaded areas, it encourages rest and contemplation.

São Vicente da Beira was founded in 1173, when King Afonso Henriques named it in honor of the saint's relics arriving in Lisbon. It received a charter in 1195 from King Sancho I, who wanted to repopulate these lands, nearly deserted after the Muslim invasions. Between renewed charters and stories of the nobles who lived here, the parish became one of the most important in the region, preserving the weight of its medieval memory to this day.

On the Spanish side, the bridge is located in the municipality of Alcántara in the province of Cáceres. It is reached via the regional highway EX-207 from the nearby town of Piedras Albas. On the Portuguese side, it connects with a local road to reach the town of Segura, from which this bridge takes its name. It was built in the Roman province of Lusitania to give continuity to the Roman road that connected Norba Caesarina (on the Via de la Plata) with the civitas Egitania (Idanha-a-Velha, Portugal) and with Bracara Augusta (Braga, Portugal), in order to save the Erjas river. This river marks the border line between Spain and Portugal, and the bridge serves as an international crossing between both countries.

The Pata de Buey Dolmen is a funerary structure that consists of a large chamber with an approximate diameter of 3 meters. The slate slabs that formed the chamber have remained mostly on the same side, especially in the areas adjacent to the corridor. In the northeast sector, there are also three small slabs.

Zarza la Mayor is a Spanish town and municipality, located in the province of Cáceres, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. It belongs to the judicial district of Cáceres and is the westernmost town in the community of Rivera de Fresnedosa. Furthermore, it is the only municipality in said community that has a border with Portugal, located four kilometers in a straight line from Salvaterra do Extremo.

Border bridge over the Erjas river near the town of Segura.

At the west end of the city, the Plaza Mayor is worth visiting as you head out of town on your walk to admire the Church of San Andrés Apóstol and the council building.