Explore this high mountain plateau and Portugal's highest peak with unusual granite rock formations, trickling streams, and breathtaking vistas.
Why Go: For incredible landscapes and peaceful wilderness perfect for scenic hikes.
For Those Who: Enjoy dramatic alpine scenery, want to summit Portugal's tallest mountains, appreciate nature's artistic touches.
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela protects a rugged high country landscape in central Portugal characterized by hulking boulders, twisting valleys, and sparse vegetation at the peaks. The park encompasses Torre, the country's highest mountain, as well as hills, pastures, and streams.
Weave through giant tors, weathered stacked boulders dotting the terrain in abstract forms. Peer over the edge of glacial valleys and high plateaus carved over millennia. Traverse hiking trails from easy meadow walks to multi-day treks summiting granite peaks.
With its remote feel yet accessible trails, Serra da Estrela makes an ideal destination to immerse in Portugal's natural beauty. Find adventure, stunning vistas, and solitude.
What You Need to Know: Serra da Estrela spans multiple municipalities southeast of Guarda. April-June are ideal hiking months. Snow can linger at the highest elevations in early spring.
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