Serra da Estrela Mountains
Portugal is a country of astonishing beauty and amazing contrasts. Besides its famous coastline, the majority of its mountains and forests are relatively unknown and therefore offer huge rewards to the rambler in search of something special.
If you like good walking and magnificent scenery, this holiday in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park is a perfect choice.
Here, the pine forests, lakes and glacial valleys all enjoy clean, crisp, mountain air. The Natural Park is also the source of the Mondego, Zêzere and Alva rivers. Dramatic crags and ravines make this region stunningly beautiful and a pleasure to explore.
BOOK TOUR Ref. 11600G _ Grade: Hard 6/8
Our tour is centred in Manteigas, a picturesque town is in the very heart of a glacial valley. It will be our base for great walking amongst the beautiful scenery that nature has bestowed on the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. There are good paths which cover the park giving the opportunity to discover more of this stunning region.
The villages of the Serra da Estrela date back to medieval times and evidence of the Roman presence and Arab influence can be seen in the area. This is truly a rambler’s paradise not only for the amazing walking but also for the beauty that graces so much of this stimulating part of Portugal.
Sheep and goats play a traditional role in the manufacture of the famous Serra da Estrela cheese. Sausages and wine are also important to the local economy as are the smoked produce and embroidered cotton. Craftsman use their skills in basket work using wicker and chestnut. The Serra da Estrela also has its own breed of mountain sheep dog.
The Mountains in Serra da Estrela offers dramatic crags and ravines witch makes this region stunningly beautiful and a pleasure to explore.
The Natural Park is also the source of the Mondego, Zêzere and Alva rivers.
Dramatic crags and ravines make this region stunningly beautiful and a pleasure to explore.
| Comfortable en-suite accommodation. |
| Sociable evenings spent in local restaurants. |
| A fantastic itinerary of walks, developed and perfected by local resident Portuguese tour leaders, very knowledgeable of the region. |
| The hospitality and warmth from the local poulation, whilst enjoying dining out at local restaurants every evening. |
The tour includes
Airport transfers.
En-suite accommodation in comfortable hotels, beautifully located.
Breakfasts taken at the hotel and dinners in local restaurants.
All transport costs in conjunction with the programme.
Services of a dedicated leader.
Please note:
The walking and sightseeing programs are integral with each other. However because we have dedicated transport with the group there will be considerable flexibility within the program for individual clients.
A wait at the airport may be necessary to enable all passengers to travel together to and from the hotel.
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