Casteleiro

Casteleiro is a village and civil parish in the municipality of Sabugal, in the Guarda district of central Portugal. It lies at the western edge of the municipality, in the region known as the Cova da Beira, about 20 km from the city of Sabugal.

The parish’s name is traditionally linked to the stonemasons and builders (‘canteiros’ and ‘casteleiros’) who worked on the nearby medieval Castelo de Sortelha, a connection reflected in local heritage and folklore. The area features rural landscapes, historic churches (including the Igreja Paroquial de São Salvador and several chapels), granite fountains, and remnants of castro sites in the surrounding Serra da Opa and Serra da Presa hills.

The community maintains traditional agricultural practices and local festivities such as the Festa de Santo António in August and the Feira de São Martinho in February, May, and November. Casteleiro provides a glimpse into inland Portuguese village life with its scenic settings and cultural traditions.