Serra da Estrela Day Trip

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

Tour Description

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

Our first stop will be Sabugueiro, located an hour and a half from Coimbra, known as the highest village in Portugal at 1200 metres (3,937 ft) above sea level.

During the visit, we will discuss the Estrela Mountain Dog breed and its significance in the area. Afterward, we will proceed to the highest point of the Portuguese mainland.

On the route, we will pass notable locations including Mondeguinho, the source of the largest river in Portugal, the town of Manteigas which is referred to as the “heart of the Serra da Estrela” and home to the UNESCO Estrela Geopark, the Zêzere Glacier Valley, and Covão da Ametade.

Upon reaching the top, we will visit the Tower, at 1993 metres (6,538 ft) with impressive views of the Serra da Estrela, and you will have the opportunity to taste Queijo da Serra, a local cheese.

We will then begin the descent through the Ski Station, passing Lagoa Comprida and Senhora do Desterro. The tour concludes after a total of 9 hours of hiking, returning to the starting point.