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.

It belongs to the Natural Park of the Estrela Mountain and it is the highest massif in the country, with a maximum altitude of 1991 metres in the Torre (Tower). This is where the Mondego, Zêzere and Alva rivers start. It is mostly composed of granite, even though there is also also schist. A special note to the rocks, the cliffs, the colourful woods, the altitude pastures, lakes, natural lagoons (vestiges of the glaciers) and more. The vestiges of the human presence may be seen in the castros and menhirs. The Natural Park of the Estrela Mountain has a network …

The first word that comes to mind when describing the Serra da Estrela Natural Park is "diversity." Indeed, this massif located in the Central Region and encompassing the municipalities of Celorico da Beira, Covilhã, Gouveia, Guarda, Manteigas, and Seia, stands out for its diverse landscape throughout, in addition to being the largest protected area in Portugal, at 101,000 hectares. The central plateau, dominated by Torre (the highest point in the mountain range and in mainland Portugal, at 1,991 meters above sea level) and the glacial Zêzere, is a range completely different from other parts of the mountain range. In winter, …

Aldeia situada no Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela. Uma encantadora aldeia cujas tradições podem ser conhecidas na sua Casa Museu.

Mountain with approximately 830 meters of altitude, extending across the municipality of Sever do Vouga and Vale de Cambra. It is part of the Gralheira Massif, together with Serra da Freita and Serra da Alhada.

A rural village with typical mountain villages and lands divided by stone walls. A special note to the mothr church and to the chapels of Saint Silvestre, Saint Ana, Our Lady of Saúde (Good Health) and Our Lady of Carmo. There are departures for lovely walks along the Aire and Candeeiros Mountains. The craftswork includes the queijo da serra (Estrela mountain cheese) and more.

Gazebo in the middle of the Serra da Freita.

Parque da Serra is very pleasant and has a leisure and a picnic area. There are also pedestrian circuits at this location.

Mixões da Serra is the ideal place to explore and experience landscapes, breathe fresh air, and reminisce about times left in the right places by nature and its people.

Serra da Cabeira is a 1,286-meter-high mountain range. This mountain range is part of the Peneda-Gerês mountain range. Here you'll find nature and wildlife.