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.