Serra da Estrela in a Glance
Lagoa Comprida - Torre - Senhora da Boa Estrela - Covão da Ametade - Manteigas - Poço do Inferno
Serra da Estrela Natural Park is an exceptional place. It expands over 101 thousand hectares distributed across six municipalities.
Here, you will find the highest spot in continental Portugal, the only ski course in the country, the spring of two important rivers and an unexpected “alpine type” landscape abounding in glaciation traces. Embraced by the dazzling Serra da Estrela, the Mountain Villages are true gems of authenticity and peace of mind to discover, as well as the iconic Historical Villages of Portugal.
The magnificent landscape of the mountain is the natural habitat of mammals like wolves, boars, otters, foxes, genets and wild European rabbits. They are overflown by birds such as golden eagles and common buzzards, peregrine falcons, Eurasian eagle-owls and black kites.
Among the green landscape and the rocks, you will find plants such as bellflowers, a true symbol of Serra da Estrela, sage-leaved rock roses, saxifraga spathularis and junipers. At the same time, you will also be able to enjoy shady trees such as sweet chestnuts, pedunculate oaks, Pyrenean oaks, maritime pines and holm oaks. In plateaus and valleys in the interior of the mountain, among pastures, you will see heather, rosemary and brooms peeping out.
Magnificent in all seasons
There is no special season to visit Serra da Estrela Natural Park. There is an unrivalled beauty all year long and each season reveals its rich biodiversity and fascinating natural heritage.
Departure time from pick up point: around 8am.
Expected time to end the trip: around 6pm (subject to change)
What’s included: confortable transportation, wifi, water, amenities, lunch at typical portuguese restaurant.
Not included: entrance tickets (when applied)
Price: 450€ euros for 2 people, you can add another person for an extra of 100€ euros.
