Things to do in Covilhã

Cities & Villages

Wedding venues in Center of Portugal

Portugal is truly booming as perfect wedding destination, attracting brides and grooms from all over the world. But what's so special about this country as a stage of lifelong memories and unique moments? Let's unveil the magic.  (...)

Quinta da Sra. Marocas

Driven by the motto “sustainability, nature and peace”, Quinta da Sra. Marocas is the ideal haven for holiday-goers in search for peaceful days embraced by nature.  (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Varanda dos Carqueijais

Offering a breath-taking view over the southeastern flank of Serra da Estrela and the charming city of Covilhã, 1130 meters-high Varanda dos Carqueijais is a stunning suspended belvedere, beautifully placed at the heart of the natural landscape.   (...)

Food & Drink

Eating in Covilhã

The city of Covilhã offers its visitors truly unique gastronomic delights, deeply rooted in the historical past of the once factory-city.  (...)

Cities & Villages

Sleeping in Covilhã

The mountain city of Covilhã offers welcoming hotels, where guests can enjoy all the comfort at quite affordable prices. (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Piornos Belvedere

Opened in 2022, Piornos Belvedere is located at the epicentre of a dazzling landscape of glacial valleys in Serra da Estrela.  (...)

Sports & Leisure

Serra da Estrela Natural Park

Serra da Estrela Natural Park is an exceptional place. It expands over 101 thousand hectares distributed across six municipalities. (...)

Shopping

New Hand Lab

New Hand Lab is a sustainable enterprise of creative passionate technology.  (...)

Monuments & Attractions

UBI - University of Beira Interior

A living testimony of the glorious past of the Factory City. A centre of progress with eyes on the future. (...)

Monuments & Attractions

Carpinteira pedestrian bridge

The city of Covilhã has beautiful ancient streets that will lead you to amazing places! But you will also find surprising spots like design ward-winning pedestrian bridge designed by prestigious Portuguese architect Carrilho da Graça. Travel + Leisure magazine considered (...)

Shopping

Miguel Gigante | Atelier de Burel

Miguel Gigante creates true masterpieces out of burel wool – the wool used by the shepherds of Serra da Estrela. (...)

Churches & Monasteries

Church of Santa Maria

The Church of Santa Maria, located at the heart of the historical centre of Covilhã, is covered in blue and white tiles depicting the life of the Virgin Mary. (...)