Things to do in Mountain Villages

Nature & Outdoors

Covão dos Conchos

Located at a 1500 m height, Covão dos Conchos, "the mysterious hole" is certainly one of the most appealing spots in Serra da Estrela Natural Park. A masterpiece of engineering, hand in hand with Nature.  (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Pastoral Symphony

Inspired by Beethoven's revolutionary Symphony no. 6, the first Togetherness edition of 2024 pays homage to the future. And to the unstoppable power of creation.  (...)

Cities & Villages

Christmas in Cabeça

Between December 7th 2024 and January 1st 2025, Cabeça, a Mountain Village, located in Seia municipality, in Estrela Mountain, becomes the most traditional and eco-friendly Christmas village in Portugal, offering an alternative to the increasingly globalised and commercialised holiday season.  (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Poço da Broca river beach

The stunning 10 m-high waterfall of Poço da Broca is certainly one of the best-kept secrets of Serra da Estrela. Located near the village of Vide, in Barriosa, at the heart of Alvoco river stream, this is the most impressive (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Loriga river beach

Located in a glacial valley, at the heart of breath-taking Serra da Estrela, the stunning 800 m-high Loriga river beach is a true must! In fact, surprising Loriga is the only river beach in Portugal situated in a glacial valley!  (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach

The romantic river beach of Lapa dos Dinheiros is a truly idyllic place, beautifully placed at the heart of a landscape of imposing rocks, several waterfalls and ancient chestnut forests.  (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Natural pools of Cortes do Meio

The Mountain Village of Cortes do Meio, located in the council of Covilhã, 12 km away from Unhais da Serra, is known as capital of the natural pools.  (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Aldeia Viçosa river beach

At the heart of the Natural Park of Serra da Estrela, 22 km away from the inland city of Guarda, the river beach of Aldeia Viçosa, located on the right bank of Mondego River, is a true must during Summer (...)

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. (...)

Cities & Villages

Alvoco da Serra

Nestled in Serra da Estrela Natural Park, Alvoco da Serra thrives with livestock and agriculture in its fertile, water-rich surroundings. (...)

Cities & Villages

Lapa dos Dinheiros

Located upon Alva River and Caniça river stream, this is the place to see the valley of Mondego River. (...)

Cities & Villages

Loriga

Located at a height of 770 meters in a glacial valley surrounded by white-clad mountains, the stunning Mountain Village Loriga is known as "the Portuguese Switzerland", because of its dazzling natural landscape that resembles the Alps. A luxury for the eyes! (...)