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Igreja de Santa Maria Maior
- heritage
Rua Senhor da Paciência
6200-138, Covilhã
Located in the city's historic area, it is covered in white and blue tiles intended to depict the life of the Virgin Mary. It is a Neo-Baroque revivalist church with a longitudinal plan, comprising a nave, a narrower and lower chancel, a side chapel, a baptistery, and a bell tower. It was built in 1886 on the site of the former Church of Santa Maria do Castelo. Inside, the Neo-Rococo and Neoclassical gilded altarpieces are particularly noteworthy.
Jardim do Lago
- country
- leisure
Rua Irmãos Bonina
6200, Covilhã
Highly appreciated by children and adults, it is the largest green space in the city and its large reflecting pool is its landmark. It has hiking trails, a children's area, an extreme sports park, recreational boats, a restaurant and two bars. Located in the city's expansion area, it also features a swimming pool-beach, very popular in the warmer months, from where it is possible to enjoy a beautiful view of the imposing Serra da Estrela mountain range.
Muralhas da Cidade da Covilhã
- heritage
Rua do Norte
6200-153, Covilhã
These are the remains of an ancient Roman castle, built on a site overlooking the city. Of the original medieval fortress, only a few sections of the wall remain, some integrated into other buildings and not always visible. At the top of the walls is the Portas do Sol viewpoint, which offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the region and where it is possible to appreciate a work of urban art.
Serra da Estrela
- country
EN339
6215, Unhais da Serra
Some say it's more charming in winter because of the added beauty the snow provides, but there are plenty of reasons to visit during the warmer months as well. Starting with the protected area of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, with its rich fauna and flora, and ending at Torre, the highest point in mainland Portugal. There's much to explore on foot or by car. Another unmissable highlight is Serra da Estrela cheese.
Museu de Lanifícios da Universidade da Beira Interior
- heritage
Rua Marquês D'Ávila e Bolama
6200-001, Covilhã
This museum, integrated into the University of Beira Interior, aims to safeguard and preserve the extensive heritage of the textile industry in the municipality of Covilhã. It also aims to research and disseminate the technology related to the industrialization of wool production. It is divided into three sections: the Real Fábrica Veiga/Centro de Interpretação dos Lanifícios, which is the current headquarters of the Museum; the Real Fábrica de Panos and the Râmolas de Sol.
Teatro Municipal da Covilhã
- art
Praça do Município
6200-151, Covilhã
A space that welcomes quit varied cultural events.
H2otel Congress & Medical Spa
- hotels
Avenida das Termas - Apartado 459
6215-674, Unhais da Serra
Mountain Hotel built from scratch, fully integrated in the landscape, living in harmony with nature, the H2otel is located in Unhais da Serra, near the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. It has 90 rooms, of which 17 are suites and duplex suites, very spacious and with a very sober decoration. The restaurant and bar, in addition to good food, have a privileged view, in which stands out the glacier Alforta. The Spa, now transformed into Mountain SPA Aquadome, offer a wide range of treatments. The hotel has an area of congresses and meetings with several rooms adaptable to the type …
PuraLã
- food & drink
Alameda Pêro da Covilhã - PuraLã - Wool Valley Hotel & Spa
6201-909, Covilhã
O restaurante Puralã propõe uma experiência sensorial à mesa, com uma degustação de criativas especialidades, com destaque para os sabores e aromas beirãos.
Casa do Clube
- food & drink
Rua dos Castros
6215-120, Penhas da Saúde
Neste acolhedor abrigo, localizado no cenário paradisíaco da Serra da Estrela, servem-se petiscos maravilhosos.
Taberna A Laranjinha
- food & drink
Rua 1º de Dezembro, 10
6200-032, Covilhã
No centro da Covilhã, logo nas traseiras da Câmara Municipal, este é um espaço que recuperou, e bem, o espírito das antigas tabernas nacionais. Com uma decoração rústica e simples, é um espaço procurado pelas refeições em conta à hora do almoço e pelos petiscos para partilhar quando o dia começa a desaparecer. Dão extrema importância aos produtos endógenos e constroem a carta de acordo com as estações. A truta crocante em molho de escabeche é uma verdadeira surpresa, enquanto a sandes de pernil e queijo da Serra outra das boas opções. Experimente ainda a explosão de sabores provocada pela …