Serra da Estrela -

Serra da Estrela Natural Park

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..

Fauna & Flora

Among the green landscape and the rocks, you will find plants such as bellflowers, 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.

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 Park also offers you 25 lagoons for a refreshing getaway.

Walking & Trekking in Serra da Estrela

If you are addicted to trekking at the heart of the most unbelievable natural landscapes, Serra da Estrela Natural Park offers its visitors several challenging walking circuits.

This is, without a doubt, the brightest star among the Portuguese mountains !

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