Serra da Estrela Day Trip

On this day trip we'll discover the beauty of the Serra da Estrela mountain range, one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Portugal.

Tour Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Avenida Emídio Navarro in Coímbra to start this day trip through the Serra da Estrela.

Our first stop will be Sabugueiro, an hour and a half from Coimbra, noted as the highest village in Portugal at 1200 metres (3,937 ft) above sea level. We will discuss the Estrela Mountain Dog, an ancient dog breed in the Iberian Peninsula.

We will continue to the highest point of the Portuguese mainland, passing by notable locations such as Mondeguinho, Manteigas—referred to as the “heart of the Serra da Estrela” and the UNESCO Estrela Geopark headquarters—and the Zêzere Glacier Valley and Covão da Ametade.

At the top, we will visit the Tower, standing at 1993 metres (6,538 ft), offering impressive views. Participants will have an opportunity to taste Queijo da Serra, a typical local cheese.

The descent will take us through the Ski Station, passing by Lagoa Comprida and Senhora do Desterro. The tour will conclude with a total of 9 hours of hiking, returning us to the starting point.