Located to the northeast of Montalegre, it belongs to the Old Massif. It measures 10 km and it is the second highest mountain in Portugal, with its peak at an altitude of 1527 metres, at the Fonte da Pipa (Barrel Fountain). From the top, one views the Lima, Tâmega, Cávado and Rabagão valleys, as well as several villages and the small town of Montalegre. Besides the landscapes, there are also horses and one can do mountain sports, such as hang gliding, paragliding, climbing and walks.

The Zêzere rises in the Serra da Estrela. It is the second-longest exclusively Portuguese river, after the Mondego.

Belvedere located three kilometres from Nisa which offers a privileged view over the Serra de São Mamede and the Serra da Estrela.

A part of the Old Massif, it is located in the transition region from the Beira Alta to the Beira Litoral, between the municipalities of Vouzela, Tondela (in the district of Viseu) and Anadia (in the district of Aveiro). It is known for its pure waters that flow from a spring in Guardão, renamed Caramulo when it became a small town in 1988. The Caramulinho is the peak of the hill, at an altitude of 1075 metres. The weather is exceptional and there is a resting resort. A special note to the natural belvederes, namely the Cabeço da Neve, the …

Located between the Estrela Mountain and the Lousã Mountain, the Açor Mountain has excellent views of the neighbouring valleys and of the outsanding geological differences, from the granie to the schist, from its peak, São Pedro do Açor, at an altitude of 1400 metres. Severeal belvederes are recommended, namely on the road that leads to Piódão or on the Gondufo landmark, but the best really is to hit the road and discover the mountain sceneries.

Located between the Sicó and Montejunto mountains, it measures 22 kilometres. It belongs to the Natural Park of the Aire and Candeeiros Hills and it is formed by limestone that dates back to the medium Jurassic and the superior Jurassic. It is the most important calcareous massif in Portugal. The rare and spaced out vegetation speaks of its calcareous nature. The tectonic phenomena, throughout the ages, created caves and springs. The Natural Park includes a set of rare formations of great beauty, such as grottos, poljes, cliffs, limestone pavements and more. Do not miss a visit to the Arrimal lagoons, …

Situated in the Natural Park of Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, approximately 500 meters of altitude, the Belvedere is an excellent vantage point over the lands to the North and West of this mountainous system, being possible to distinguish the Porto de Mós Castle, the monastery of Batalha or the castle of Leiria.

This viewpoint offers views of the village of Barrosa and, on clear days, you can even see the Serra da Estrela.

A geological formation located at an altitude of approximately 1,475 meters, part of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. This location is also known for being the site of the first mountain tourism resort, which paved the way for the numerous chalet resorts found in Serra da Estrela today. Penhas Douradas is composed of three cliffs: Ângela, Rasa, and the geodetic marker.

Considered to be one of the city’s ex-libris, the Serra do Pilar (and its typical church) is located at the city entrance, one of the highest places of Vila Nova de Gaia. The Convent, that no longer functions, belonged to the observing prebendary of Santo Agostinho, that occupied the place during the 16th century. In front of the church there’s a belvedere with one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Oporto.