Serra da Estrela Nature Park
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela, Head Office, Rua 1º de Maio 2, Manteigas 6260-101
Phone: +351 275 980 060 - Fax: +351 275 980 069
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Covilhã is a convenient entry point to the Serra da Estrela Nature Park, whose head office is at Manteigas about 27 km north of Covilhã. The park is the largest and highest protected area in Portugal covering more than 101,000 hectares (390 square miles). Much is over 1,500 metres and the Torre high point, at 1,993 metres, is capped by a stone tower to make it 2000 metres. Features include the Poço do Inferno on the River Leandros, the Zêzere valley, and the watermills of Valezim. The sheepdogs you see are a special breed. Do try the buttery yellow Serra cheese.
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