Serra da Estrela
Full-Day Excursions
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Serra da Estrela - Full-Day Excursions
Have you ever been to Serra da Estrela?
Portugal is synonymous with good weather. Portugal is often associated with the sun and the beaches as a paradisiacal summer destination. However, Portugal has much more to offer!
Serra da Estrela is the highest mountain in mainland Portugal, the second highest in Portugal, only surpassed by the pico mountain, located in the Azores. Due to its size, you can already understand that this is a remarkable place… and it is!
This is one of the main tourist destinations for snow lovers! Serra da Estrela is widely visited throughout the year, and there you can go skiing, snowboarding or simply strolling through its vast and snow-covered mountain range.
During the hike through the mountains, and before reaching the Serra da Estrela Tower, which represents its summit, you can pass through several impressive sites such as the Penhas Douradas or the monument of Nossa Senhora da Boa Estrela. Venture out!
However, one of the best parts is missing: the food. We are talking about Serra da Estrela, a mountain covered with snow and where you can go for a walk and practice some radical sports ... how can you talk about food in a place like this? Because at the top of the mountain, you will find a shopping center with several stalls selling traditional products! You can buy ham or regional cheese, but better than that, you can try the different samples they offer you!
With or without snow, it is a visit to do and where it is mandatory to appreciate all the natural beauty of Serra da Estrela!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to get to the top of Serra da Estrela?
You can go up to the top of Serra da Estrela by car, for example. Throughout the climb of the mountain there is a road in full condition that allows you to reach its summit. If you don't drive, we suggest you take a táxi. This is because there is no public transport to the top.
Is there a restaurant or where to eat in the mountains?
Yes. In addition to several restaurants around the Serra da Estrela, near the top, there is even a shopping center that sells regional food, such as ham sandwiches with cheese.
When can I ski or snowboard in Serra da Estrela?
Since the opening of the runways is always dependent on atmospheric conditions, more particularly the dependence on the occurrence of snow, its period of operation is not stable. However, normally, and whenever snowing, you can access the slopes between November and April, which is equivalent to the duration of the winter season.
Is it possible to climb the Serra da Estrela on foot?
It depends a lot on where you are staying. Unless you are staying in the middle of Serra da Estrela, you are not advised to travel to the top on foot. This is because, for example, if you are staying in Covilhã, it is still 18 kilometers to reach its summit.
Is it possible to stay in Serra da Estrela?
Yes. Throughout the vast mountain range and the towns that compose it there are several places where you can stay. Hotels, houses for rent or bungalows are just a few of the options. The closer to the Serra da Estrela Tower, that is, from the top, the better.
