Serra Da Estrela S1 – Tasting cheese

With a maximum altitude of 1993 meters at Torre, Serra da Estrela is an area of ​​rare scenic beauty with impressive mountain ranges where we can experience the silence of the heights intensely.

And take advantage of these moments of communion with nature to observe it, noticing the variety of vegetation, the birds or the flocks of sheep led by dogs of the breed that the Serra gave its name.

time to taste some of the typical products of the Serra, in the traditional shops;

Penhas da Saúde (Category Villages in Protected Areas)
Located at an altitude of around 1500m, Penhas da Saúde is located in the heart of Serra da Estrela, surrounded by fauna and flora that make you take your breath away.
The charm of Penhas da Saúde is not exhausted, however, in the white mantle that invades the horizon in the winter months. With the melting of the snow in mid-April, new colors appear in the landscape, unique tones that are unmissable for anyone who wants to feel nature.
Despite being an eminently tourist location, with several hotel structures and close to the Ski Resort, it maintains the spirit of a mountain community, where tourist modernity lives side by side with nature.
Set out to discover mountain trails, enjoy a mountain bike ride or simply contemplate the mountain through the silence that only nature allows.

In the middle of Serra da Estrela, is carved in low relief, in the rock, the Senhora da Boa Estrela, patroness of the Shepherds, inaugurated in 1946. The author of this sculpture was the priest António Duarte,

Torre is the highest point in Serra da Estrela and also in mainland Portugal, and the second highest in Portugal.
Visit to the Tower, the highest altitude and still time to taste some of the typical products of the Serra, in the traditional trade;

* Still time to taste some of the typical products of the Serra, in the traditional trade;

BALCONY OF CARQUEIJAIS VIEWPOINT
Varanda dos Carqueijais is a viewpoint halfway between the city of Covilhã and Penhas da Saúde, in Serra da Estrela. And practically in front of the Hotel dos Carqueijais.

From this viewpoint you can see the flat surface of Cova da Beira. At the bottom of the slope you can see the city of Covilhã, which extends to the base of the mountain range, where the Serra da Estrela rise begins.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Serra da Estrela and Lunch
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  Serra da Estrela and Lunch: On this tour you will have the opportunity to discover the fantastic landscapes of Serra da Estrela, with a maximum altitude of 1993.
  Duration: 5 hours
  Buffet Lunch: Starter, Soup of the day, Cod au gratin; Chicken steaks with mushrooms, Veal from the shepherd (drinks not included).
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  Serra Cheese Tasting
  Duration: 3 hours: On this tour you will have the opportunity to discover the fantastic landscapes of Serra da Estrela.
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