Lose yourself among green valleys and mountains or discover the therapeutic properties of relaxing spas.
Here, the bustle of the city is behind and, from the front, we find only the intense silence of the mountains and mountain towns.
Escape in the Mountains
In a region as rich as Serra da Estrela, what is not lacking are opportunities to discover the beauty of the mountains around you. Explore the more than 300km of trails of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park and discover the springs of the largest Portuguese rivers, the stunning glacier valleys of Loriga and Manteigas, or the most fascinating species of birds nesting here.
In winter, Serra da Estrela is the only place in Portugal where you can have fun in the snow with your skis, sledding or snowboarding. In summer, the region's river beaches are the most obvious destination. But the Serra da Estrela Natural Park also offers you 25 lagoons for a refreshing getaway.
In the Ecological Park of Gouveia, an interactive space where you can participate in activities that combine leisure with environmental education in a fun way, interact with your four-legged friends.
Be sure to visit Belmonte, the homeland of Pedro Álvares Cabral, to discover through the streets and houses of this medieval village the Jewish heritage of the last Sephardic Jews in Portugal.
It is also in this paradisiacal setting that the tastiest snacks of Portuguese cuisine are born. Combine your stay in nature with Beira Interior wine and a cheese from Serra da Estrela.
A Relaxing Break
Here, nature is truly generous and offers you the freshest springs, with waters with therapeutic and relaxing properties. The resort combines well-being with leisure, in a unique combination full of luxury and comfort. In the Thermal Baths of Almeida - Fonte Santa you can find the purest waters in a landscape of infinite green. The Cró Thermal Baths offer you the perfect escape from the stress of daily life with medicinal waters in a unique wellness environment.
The longroiva termas resort is especially indicated for the treatment of rheumatic problems, while the Caldas de Manteigas Spa, in the heart of the hydrothermal mountain region, are the most suitable for treating respiratory pathologies.
Adventure for All
From the fascinating biodiversity of the Serra da Gardunha to the Woolfest modern art festival in the Serra da Estrela region, adventure is for everyone.
Source: Tourism Center