Beira Alta
Language: Portuguese
Description: Beira Alta is a mountainous province of the north of Portugal including some parts of the districts of Guarda and Viseu. It includes the mountainous Serra da Estrêla and runs from there to the valley of the River Douro. It is part of the former region of Beira.
Pronounced: BAY-ruh AHL-tuh
Ethnicity: Portuguese
Most frequent country: Portugal
Most frequent region: Beira Alta
See places: Portuguese food and cuisine, Dão, Guarda, Viseu
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