There are those who say that it has more charm in winter due to the additional beauty that the snow provides, but there are lots of interesting reasons to also visit it in the warmer months. Starting with the protected area of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, with a rich fauna and flora, and ending at Torre, the highest point in mainland Portugal. On foot or by car, there is a lot to explore. Another essential reference 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 springs to mind when one wants to describe the Natural Park of the Estrela Mountain is "diversity". This central massif that comprises the municipalities of Celorico da Beira, Covilhã, Gouveia, Guarda, Manteigas and Seia, is quite diverse in landscape terms. The central high plain, dominated by the Torre (Tower, the highest pont in mainland Portugal, at an altitude of 1991 metres) and the Zêzere glacier are completely different from other parts of the mountain.

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.

Mixões da Serra is the ideal spot for a walk and for getting to know old times and landscapes.

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.

Serra with 545 meters above sea level, from where it is possible to obtain beautiful panoramic views over Praia da Vitória, the plain of the slabs and the entire surrounding area.