Cultural activities

Participants will visit sites such as the villages of Melo, Folgosinho, and Linhares de Beira. Excursions will be led by a knowledgeable trained guide from the local area. Make your visit even fuller by connecting with the local culture. Participate in seasonal activities such as the shepherds’ summer festivities, cheese and chestnut festivals, cherry tree blooming, mushroom hunting, and more. You’ll learn about the region, make friends - and have lots of fun.

Get to know this 6 km circular trail near Manteigas, Guarda Pedestrian route that can be done in any season of the year, this very beautiful trail gains more charm in autumn due to the shade of the vegetation giving it a charm worthy of a fairy tale. The shades of Beech, Oak, and chestnut leaves give a golden color to the trail and surrounding slopes. Considered a moderate challenging route, it takes an average of 1h30 to complete. This trail is great for hiking and is open all year around and is beautiful to visit anytime.

A spectacular scenic spot at the beginning of the Zêzere glacial valley. The Covão D’Ametade is a spectacular scenic spot at the beginning of the Zêzere glacial valley. It features caves, rock formations, and riverbanks lined by birch trees. A great place to have a picnic or just relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere.

The Covão D’Ametade is a spectacular scenic spot at the beginning of the Zêzere glacial valley. It features caves, rock formations, and riverbanks lined by birch trees. A great place to have a picnic or just relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere.

This is Portugal’s largest natural conservation area, covering 1,000 km2. Explore the Serra Da Estrela Natural Park. It was designated a UNESCO Global Geoparks site in 2019. The highest point of the mountain range rises 1993m above sea level.