Castelo Novo
Caminho Nascente
Castelo Novo is a delightful village and the first of the Aldeias Historicas (Historic Villages) on this camino. Belmonte and Trancoso are the other two on the Nascente; there are 12 in total in this region, all connected by the GR22 trail. Castelo Novo is small and can be explored in half an hour or so, and there are great views from the castle ruins.
O Lagarto is the only restaurant in the village. Outside the peak months of July through September, it's only open for lunch but will open for dinner for pilgrims if notified in advance. The number is +351 275 567 406.
The camino from Castelo Novo to Alcongosta is a spectacular mountain stage. On the way down, just before the white domes of the Natura Glamping site, the arrows turn right on the road. A better trail is to go straight (with the domes to the right) and shortly after turn left onto a switchback trail down the mountain.