Activities
Natural pools
15 km from Covilhã, the parish of Cortes do Meio (Capital of Natural Pools) extends from the Penhas da Saúde plateau to the green plain of Ourondinho, which corresponds to 5 thousand hectares of restful beauty and colossal grandeur. Come meet!
Guided Tours by the “Guardian of the Village”
Welcome to a unique rural tourism experience in the stunning Serra da Estrela, more specifically in the picturesque area of Cortes do Meio. Get ready to explore the authenticity of a village guarded by its true protector – the Village Guardian.
Route of the Bridges
Discover the secrets of the Cortes Valley through the Route of the Bridges!
Bridges, watermills, mills, levadas, wells and natural pools, join a unique river to provide you with a surprising route at every turn.
Route of the Balcony of the Shepherds
This route runs over the plateau adjacent to Penhas da Saúde and is a great way to easily introduce ourselves to the reality of Serra da Estrela, through the Varanda dos Pastores Route.
Natural Viewpoints
From Covilhã, we climb the mountain and go to some of the most emblematic Natural Viewpoints of the Serra, allowing us to get in touch with the history and nature of this territory.
“After all, the best way to travel is to feel.” (Álvaro de Campos)
Natural viewpoints
From Covilhã, we climb the mountain and go to some of the most emblematic Natural Viewpoints of the Serra, allowing us to get in touch with the history and nature of this territory.
“After all, the best way to travel is to feel.” (Álvaro de Campos)
Estrela GeoPark
A UNESCO World Geopark is much more than a classification. These are
territories of Science, Education and Culture, where the geological substrate serves as an anchor to
multiple development strategies. It is worth visiting and getting to know Estrela Geopark!