You've certainly heard of the Foz Côa engravings, but you've never had the privilege of getting to know this heritage of humanity up close. The Vale do Côa Archaeological Park is located in Foz Côa, in the Guarda district and
The River Beach of Vale do Rossim is located in an artificial lake, in Penhas Douradas, in the heart of Serra da Estrela. It is the highest river beach in Portugal, at an altitude of 1437 meters. Classified as a
Gastronomy is always a good reason to explore new places and discover new flavors. If you are exploring the Beiras area, you cannot miss this opportunity to get your hands dirty and visit the Bread Museum, in Seia. Here, you
Fabrics have been, throughout history, a central concern for Man, as a basic need for protection, as a bargaining chip and as a symbol of power and wealth. Its production, made from natural resources, has assumed importance since prehistory, but
The Mondego River is the fifth longest river in Portugal and the longest river entirely Portuguese. It is born in the middle of Serra da Estrela, in a place known as Mondeguinho, in Mangualde da Serra, in the municipality of
Serra da Estrela is, without a doubt, the best snow destination in Portugal, were it not for the highest mountain in Portugal, with 1,993m of altitude at its highest point. There is not always snow in the mountains, but this
Covão da Ametade is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic and symbolic places in Serra da Estrela. It is an ancient lake of glacial origin with surrounding landscapes made up mostly of birch trees that create an ecosystem
We know that Serra da Estrela is full of pearls, many of them completely unknown. It is not only in winter that Serra da Estrela is enchanting. In fact, Serra da Estrela has a lot to offer in all seasons
The District The district of Guarda is located in the central-north region of Portugal and covers fourteen municipalities. It is the seventh largest district in Portugal and is headquartered in the city with the same name. Extensive and harmonious, it contains an incalculable
We are at the northern end of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, at the gates of Guarda, to take you to the Mocho Real Viewpoint, from where you can enjoy the most surreal landscapes. The Mocho Real Viewpoint, based on
The territory of the UNESCO World Estrela Geopark has about 170,000 inhabitants, is located in the Central Iberian Zone of Portugal and covers an area of 2216 km², extending through the municipalities of Belmonte, Celorico da Beira, Covilhã, Fornos de
It is common knowledge that, in mountainous areas, the culinary instinct is very refined. Serra da Estrela is no exception. The hard life of the past forced its people to a survival food that was refined and, let's say, became
The Cascata do Caldeirão, as its name indicates, is an integral part of the Caldeirão stream, and is located right at the entrance to the city of Guarda, next to the wall of the Caldeirão Dam, in the northern part
Videmonte is a parish belonging to the municipality of Guarda. It covers an area of 53.92 km² and has 980 inhabitants. It belongs to the network of Mountain Villages and part of its land is inserted in the Serra da
Along the path of the Passadiços do Mondego, in addition to enjoying a breathtaking landscape, you will pass through different villages that will undoubtedly have your attention. Depending on which direction you take, the route will pass through the villages
Whoever sees it at first glance looks like something out of science fiction. After being widely publicized on social networks, it has become a must visit for anyone visiting Serra da Estrela or nearby. And you, who are going to