Places to visit
Estrela Mountain
Estrela Mountain - Top
Where a building, located on top of the immense Mountain, symbolizes the highest point in mainland Portugal.
Glaciar Valley
Glacial Valley with its perfect form in 'U' is one of the best examples of modeling landscape by glaciers.
Well of Hell
This is a fascinating place that brings thousands of visitors to climb the steep and dangerous stairs to see firsthand the remarkable cascade.
Estrela Mountain Specialties
Cheese
Estrela Mountain cheese dates back to the sixth century. XII is the oldest Portuguese cheeses and the one of the most famous of all World.
Cooked
The Hams of Beira Interior are the most famous of all Portugal with unique and exquisite taste.
Spirits
The Estrela Moutain is distinguished by having different aromas that lead to excellent Liquors.
Museums
Art and Culture Museum
In August 2008 was inaugurated in the city of Covilha a new area of knowledge and culture called Patrimonivs - Museum of Arts and Culture.
Castles
Belmonte Castle
In a dominant position on a hill on the left bank of the river Zêzere, in the Serra da Estrela region, this medieval castle has its linked to the Portuguese discoveries and the history of Brazil.
Sortelha Castle
Erected over a granite massif in a dominant position over the valley of Riba-Coa, passage area between the Iberian Meseta and depression Cova da Beira, considered one of the best preserved villages.
Monsanto
In topo granite hill Monsanto, the right bank of this river Ponsul frontiersman medieval castle dominates the Historical Village, architectural complex in which stand some stately mansions and temples.