Cities & Villages

Wool Fest – Covilhã Art Festival

The welcoming town of Covilhã at the foothill of Serra da Estrela is the epicentre of the street art scene in Center of Portugal. 

Covilhã pastry

Covilhã was one of the most thriving wool-producing cities in Portugal with a deeply rich industrial heritage. The typical pastry of Covilhã is a living testimony of the industrial past of this city, much appreciated among locals.

Food & Drink

Eating in Coimbra

The charming historical city of Coimbra, beautifully placed by the Mondego River, is also a great spot for foodies and wine lovers. 

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 this bridge one of the most interesting design spots in the world! 

Quinta da Pellada

“What we currently do is to respect the vineyards and to accept the wines that are born there, regardless of their characteristics”. This is the motto of Álvaro Castro and his daughter Maria Castro while producing outstanding wines at the heart of Dão wine region.

Kids & Families

Biological Park of Lousã Mountain

Come to the Biological Park of Serra da Lousã that has a lot to offer you: a learning farm, a wild life park, a rose park and much more!