Fundão

Fundão is a city in the Beira interior of Portugal, situated within the fertile Cova de Beira valley, which is protected by the Serra da Gardunha mountains. This location is widely known as the cherry capital due to the massive volume of fruit cultivated in the surrounding orchards. The city's structure centers on the Praça do Município, a large civic space surrounded by historic buildings and churches. Fundão operates as an essential agricultural and service place for the interior region, with its economic focus heavily on fruit production, providing a genuine view into Portugal's inland towns.