Walkways
in the municipality of Guarda
Mondego Walkways
Mondego Walkways are located in the municipality of Guarda, in a territory recognized by UNESCO as Geopark Estrela. It is a route of about 12 km, along the River Mondego, and it passes through places such as Videmonte, Trinta, Vila Soeiro and Barragem do Caldeirão. The route, of unique beauty, offers walkers breathtaking landscapes and includes crossing areas, walkways and suspension bridges. For the bravest, there is also an opportunity for a slide crossing. Visit us!The Mondego Walkways are now open to the public!
Route
Mondego Walkways
The route runs along River Mondego and two tributaries Ribeiro do Barrocal and Rio Caldeirão, covering about 11.5 km, with 6.7 km over wooden walkways (a total of seven) some of them flat, others on stairs.Heritage
Experience
The structure aims to make known the landscape and the environmental and historical heritage of the surrounding villages, guaranteeing new experiences for visitors, through the creation of points of interest that reveal the best kept secrets of Mondego river.Kilometers
Places
Waterfalls
Suspension Bridges
To Know
Magical Places
Visitors have access to unique places, such as Mocho Real Viewpoint, waterfalls, mills, old woolen, weaving and electricity production factories (Central Hidroelétrica do Pateiro).Experience
Nature
Mondego Walkways allow access to unique landscapes, until now inaccessible, with maximum respect for the balance of the ecosystem in which the walkways are located.MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW!
Interests
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Mondego River
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
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Bread Museum
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
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Guarda – The District and the City
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
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Estrela Geopark – UNESCO Heritage
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
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Best River Beaches in Serra da Estrela (Roadmap)
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
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Wool Factories
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
