Sertã was the birthplace to such notable men as D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, Gonçalo Rodrigues Caldeira, António Lopes dos Santos Valente and Padre Manuel Antunes.

In the last century, the county had the privilege of enjoying the potential of three large reservoirs that controlled the rushing river Zêzere: Cabril, Bouçã and Castelo do Bode.

Gastronomy is a precious rarity of this municipality. The most known are the maranho (kind of maw filled with rice, ham and sausage), stuffed tripe and the fish soup, but sausages, river fish, corn bread, almond cartridges, coscorões (kind of wafers), sweet snacks, goat cheese, fresh cheese and brandy with berries are also particularly noteworthy.

“This is an extremely important project that allows us to maximize one of our touristic sides, the river Zêzere and the water sports. It is a winning bet both for the Sertã Municipality and the Region, because it will attract many athletes worldwide. We want Castelo do Bode Lake, next to Trízio, to be recognized as a place of excellence for wakeboarding and wakeskating, and it will reinforce the position of Portugal and this region as a nautical and water sports destination.”

José Farinha Nunes, Mayor of Sertã

WHAT TO VISIT

Rupestrian stations: Fechadura and Lajeira
Missions Seminar (Cernache do Bonjardim)
Sertã Castle
Alameda da Carvalha and Cerrada Garden (Sertã)
Monument to Nuno Álvares Pereira (Cernache do Bonjardim)
Local Churches and chapels throughtout the county: Sertã Church, Mercy Church (Sertã), Cernache do Bonjardim Church, Chapel of Nossa Sra. da Confiança (Pedrógão Pequeno) and Chapel of Santa Maria Madalena and São Macário, among other that can be visited.
The Town Hall Building
Túlio Victorino Atelier
Roman and Philippine Bridges of Sertã
Philippine Bridge of Pedrógão Pequeno

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Walking tours: PR1 “Trail of Bufos), PR2 “Trail of Zêzere”, PR3 “Trail of Azereiro”, PR4 “Trail of Estevas”, PR5 “Trail of Pastors and Lajeira”, PR6 “Trail of Smells and Flavours” and PR7 “Trail of Celinda”.
Gastronomy: Maranho, stuffed tripe and Almond Cartridges of Cernache do Bonjardim – Local Restaurants
Fluvial Beaches: Troviscal and Ribeira Grande
Trízio: water sports
Geocaching
This county has a very rich cultural activity throughout the year with exhibitions, theater, cinema, workshops, concerts among other activities. There are also festivals and pilgrimages all over the county.

LOCATION

Castelo do Bode is recognized by the idyllic setting, the purity of its waters and the beauty of the whole region. The Wakeboard Portugal Project has just implemented five cable parks, five different locations, around Castelo do Bode Lake. A genuine resort which combines sport and tourism, leveraging the Centre region.

ACCESS TO CASTELO DO BODE LAKE:
Sair A1 exit A23 – Entroncamento/ Abrantes

A23 exit to Abrantes

FOLLOW LOCAL SIGNS TO:
Sertã – Praia Fluvial do Trízio