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10 viewpoints & scenic stops in Serra da Estrela

Ten easy places to put into your map and build a day around. Some are formal miradouros; others are simply places where the mountain does the talking.

1

Torre

The highest point of mainland Portugal — the classic high-mountain stop.

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2

Varanda dos Carqueijais

A broad balcony over Covilhã and the Cova da Beira.

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3

Miradouro dos Piornos

Big mountain views on the Covilhã side of the massif.

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4

Miradouro do Fragão do Corvo

One of the signed viewpoints around Penhas Douradas.

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5

Miradouro da Casa Jones

A quieter viewpoint in the Penhas Douradas landscape.

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6

Penhas Douradas

Granite, mountain air and wide-open Serra da Estrela scenery.

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7

Vale do Rossim

High-altitude valley, reservoir and sweeping mountain landscape.

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8

Covão d’Ametade

One of the Serra’s most beautiful valley stops, below the high peaks.

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9

Vale Glaciar do Zêzere

The dramatic glacial valley above Manteigas.

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10

Mondeguinho

Near the source of the Mondego, a good scenic stop in the high Serra.

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Tip: conditions, access and facilities can change. Check locally before setting out, especially in mountain weather or during periods of high fire risk.