Located in the heart of the region classified by UNESCO as World Heritage, the village of São Xisto is an enchanted place on the Douro River, located in Vale de Figueira, in São João da Pesqueira.

Viewpoint with magnificent views over the mountains and surrounding houses.

From the São Salvador do Mundo Viewpoint, located above the Valeira dam, it is possible to observe magnificent landscapes, with huge steep slopes that contrast with the vineyards, olive trees and orchards, and the Douro River as a backdrop.

The Santa Bárbara Viewpoint is a great place to take beautiful photographs. From here you can see the river, mountains and cultivated fields. A characteristic landscape of this region.

From the São João da Pesqueira Viewpoint it is possible to enjoy a beautiful panoramic landscape, with a great view of the valleys and the region's characteristic soil.

This very pleasant and well-kept farmhouse has wooden tables and benches, a sheltered barbecue and a picnic area delimited by a wooden fence. In addition, there is a café-terrace, WC, shaded areas and a river beach.

Folgosinho, located on the north slope of Serra da Estrela, at an altitude of 930 metres, was the county seat until 1836. It is known for having been mentioned in the "Lusíadas", due to Viriato who, according to legend, was born here. It has a rich cultural heritage, highlighting the archaeological site of Outeiro, the medieval walls, the pillory and the church. The population dedicates itself, in its majority, to the pastoralism, being produced in this region the famous cheese of Serra da Estrela.

Located on a plain above the Alva river, Sabugueiro is the highest village in Portugal (an altitude of 1050 metres). It started from the shacks of sheperds that used the mountain's pastures for their sheep and their goats. The engraving on the rock by the Canariz Fountain is a testimony to the peopling of the area in remote times. Even though there are still shepherds and related activities (wool and cheese production), rural tourism has developed in the last few years and there are several typical houses currently adapted. The shpherds still move to the Douro region in the winter …

É uma aldeia de montanha localizada na Serra da Estrela, a cerca de 1300 metros de altitude. A sua designação deve-se à formação geológica aqui existente. Tornou-se numa estância de referência no turismo de natureza, destacando-se a vista sobre o vale glaciar do Rio Zêzere.

Aldeia de montanha, situada a cerca de 1.500 metros de altitude, que apresenta uma bonita paisagem sobre o planalto e a montanha. Localizada no coração da Serra da Estrela, aqui funciona um resort de inverno.