Serra da Estrela

A breathtaking landscape that invites you to stroll slowly, exploring time at your own pace, discovering the winding paths, the boulders, the crags, the rocks, the viewpoints, the rivers, the lagoons, the river beaches, the flocks and the shepherds who have been herding sheep for hundreds of years. Exploring the mountains, the plateaus, the valleys, sweeping them with the view that extends through the jagged rocks, unraveling the myths of these iconic places.

A place located in the municipality of Manteigas, in the Serra da Estrela, at an altitude of approximately 1,300 meters, known for its chalets and views of the glacial valley of the Zêzere River. It was here, in the Serra da Estrela, that Portugal's first mountain resort emerged. The landscape is dominated by large granite boulders, and the vegetation consists of Scots pine and Scots pine forests. Near Penhas Douradas is the Vale de Rossim dam, which is used for hydroelectric power and water sports, mainly in the summer.

It's 1,500 meters above sea level, in the heart of Serra da Estrela Natural Park. The air is fresh and pure. Feel the presence of the mountain, the absolute silence, the tranquility. Let your gaze wander over the vast horizons...

The Serra da Estrela region has been designated a Global Geopark by UNESCO. This "recognition of the territory's geological potential and its natural and cultural heritage and, therefore, a first step toward the sustainable development of the entire region," seeks to increase the tourism, economic, and social potential of the municipalities within the region and, consequently, improve the quality of life of the population, while maintaining the Serra da Estrela's protection and striving for consistent good management of its available resources.