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Covão d'Ametade
- country
- leisure
EN338
6260, Manteigas
A glacial covão located at the foot of the Cântaro Magro massif, where the Zêzere River originates. Camping is available here, benefiting from a natural grassy area.
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
- country
Caldas de Manteigas
6260-012, Manteigas
The first word that comes to mind when describing the Serra da Estrela Natural Park is "diversity." Indeed, this massif located in the Central Region and encompassing the municipalities of Celorico da Beira, Covilhã, Gouveia, Guarda, Manteigas, and Seia, stands out for its diverse landscape throughout, in addition to being the largest protected area in Portugal, at 101,000 hectares. The central plateau, dominated by Torre (the highest point in the mountain range and in mainland Portugal, at 1,991 meters above sea level) and the glacial Zêzere, is a range completely different from other parts of the mountain range. In winter, …
Vale Glaciar do Zêzere
- country
Caldas de Manteigas
6260, Manteigas
Space visibly marked by the action of the ice which, after disappearing, left U-shaped valleys, erratic blocks, hollows (Covão da Ponte, Covão d'Ametade), polished rocks and several lakes.
Penhas Douradas
- country
Penhas Douradas
6290, Penhas Douradas
A geological formation located at an altitude of approximately 1,475 meters, part of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. This location is also known for being the site of the first mountain tourism resort, which paved the way for the numerous chalet resorts found in Serra da Estrela today. Penhas Douradas is composed of three cliffs: Ângela, Rasa, and the geodetic marker.
Burel Factory
- art
Amieiros Verdes
6260, Manteigas
More than a loom factory, this is a space of stories and memories, a space for the design and production of burel, the most traditional woolen fabric of the Serra da Estrela wool industry. In this factory, you can see 19th-century machines that still work and see the pieces that are produced here.
Igreja Matriz de Manteigas / Igreja de Santata Maria Maior
- heritage
Rua Vasco da Gama
6260-188, Manteigas
Religious, revivalist architecture, consisting of a nave, a chancel, and sacristies. The main façade features two bell towers. Above the doorway is a cross with masonry finishes.
Casa das Obras
- heritage
Praça da Louça
6260-185, Manteigas
This two-story building dates back to the 18th century, featuring a distinctive entrance gate with carved stonework, followed by a barred balcony. Also notable in this building is the central doorway, topped by a bay window with a curved balcony, flanked by symmetrical, equidistant windows. The atrium is marked by depressed arches and features a central grand staircase. Currently, it serves as a guesthouse.
Poço do Inferno
- country
Caldas de Manteigas
6260, Manteigas
A waterfall about ten meters high, located in a narrow gorge carved by the Leandros Stream. In winter, the waterfall provides a beautiful spectacle, turning completely white, filled with columns of ice as thick as tree trunks.
Praia Fluvial da Relva da Reboleira
- beach
Praia Fluvial da Relva da Reboleira
6260, Manteigas
This beach is part of the Relva da Reboleira Recreation and Leisure Set, which also includes a campsite, picnic area, and Europe's largest kinetic ski slope. Green is the predominant color of this area, and the waters are among the purest.
Miradouro do Fragão do Corvo
- country
- leisure
EN232
6260, Manteigas
Located in Penhas Douradas, this lookout offers breathtaking views. From here, you can see the village of Manteigas, the magnificent Zêzere Glacier Valley, and the majestic Fraga da Cruz.