Parque natural da serra da estrela a region of stunning beauty, this natural park covers approximately 1,011 square km 390 square miles and is home to the highest mountain in the country. At its centre, rising above a wild, boulderstrewn planalto high plateau, is torre 1993m, continental portugals highest peak. The natural park of serra da estrela is located in the interior center of portugal, essentially in the district of guarda 85% and also in the district of castelo branco 15%. For the adventurous and lovers of the direct contact with nature, the serra da estrela is a space full of quests to offer. Infinity pool, loriga river beach, serra da estrela where to stay in the serra da estrela.
While most come to portugal to relax along the beautiful coastline or explore the cities, adventurous hikers break away from the tourist crowds and head to the park. Apr 28, 2016 the natural park of serra da estrela is located in the interior center of portugal, essentially in the district of guarda 85% and also in the district of castelo branco 15%. Nejvyssi partie pohori serra da estrela byly v roce 1976 vyhlaseny regionalnim prirodnim parkem parque natural da serra da estrela o rozloze 1010 km vrcholove oblasti nad horni hranici lesa 1900 m maji bohatou floru horskych holi s porosty travy smilky tuhe a pestre kvetoucimi horskymi bylinami. It also contains the highest point in mainland portugal, the torre tower, which stands almost 2000 metres above sea level.
Parque natural da serra da estrela, portugal guide fodors. Serra da estrela 2020 all you need to know before you go. Landscape ecology and management of atlantic open mountain. Portugals oldest and largest protected area, the parque natural da serra da estrela encompasses 888 sq km of the countrys highest mountains. Circuito automovel ao longo do planalto superior da serra da estrela. Parque natural da serra da estrela portugal trails. Parque natural da serra da estrela center of portugal. The park is the largest natural conservation area in portugal and occupies about 1,000 km more than half of its area is located above an altitude of. The sightseeing from the road from the torre to the village manteigas is worth seeing, the one to penhas da saude also. The 10 best hotels near parque natural serra da estrela in. Itinerario automovel do planalto superior ler mais. Once in the area, there are regular, though infrequent, bus services around the edges of the park but none directly across it. It is the largest protected area in the country of portugal approximately 1011 square miles and is situated mostly in the district of guarda the remaining area being part of the district of castelo branco.
Serra da estrela in the winter is beautiful go and enjoy. Serra da estrela natural park mountain, zoo facebook. Serra da estrela natural park is situated in the largest mountain. Timelapse parque natural da serra do alvao duration. I really advice to go to the nearest villages, dont go just to the torre the highest point in serra da estrela. The serra da estrela is the place to have a romantic affair with the traditional food, it has a wonderful variety of cheese and smoked sausages and hams that will seduce your taste and the cooking at restaurant medieval will blow your mind. Parque natural da serra da estrela protected areas the serra da estrela natural park is the largest protected area in portugal, located in the central mountainous massif, in a high plateau that inclines towards the northeast, cut across by rivers and streams that have their source here such as the mondego and zezere. Vieira and others published environmental setting of the parque natural da serra da estrela find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Serra da estrela adventure sports include trekking, hiking, climbing, canyoning and mountain biking. May 27, 2015 i really advice to go to the nearest villages, dont go just to the torre the highest point in serra da estrela. While travelling in northern portugal, visiting the parque natural da serra da estrela is something one cannot miss. Explore the serra da estrela mountain range in the centre of portugal on this private day tour from porto.
This natural park is excellent for trekking, horseriding or mountain biking. O lado magico do parque natural da serra da estrela turismo. The park occupies an area of approximately km2 and is the largest protected area in the country. In cold weather, serra da estrela is the only place in portugal where you can try ski, or go sledging, snowboarding or ride a snowmobile. During the winter months, in the highest point on the mountain, the tower, tries to do the best known sport in the region. The mountain offers adventure from the beginner to the expert mountaineer.
Guia geologico e geomorfologico do parque natural da serra da estrela. Percurso no parque natural da serra da estrela antonio correia. Environmental setting of the parque natural da serra da. Parque natural da serra da estrela travel portugal lonely. Parque natural da serra da estrela linkedin slideshare. Why the serra da estrela is the star of central portugal. Media in category serra da estrela the following 200 files are in this category, out of 743 total. Essential guide to parque natural da serra da estrela. This is what a quick search of turns up for the area.
Youll find the whole gamut of accommodation from campsites and youth hostels to luxury hotels so you should be able to find something that suits your tastes and budget. Pdf environmental setting of the serra da estrela, portugal. There are several pistes with support infrastructure, as well as synthetic snow pistes for skiing at any time of the year. Jan 30, 2018 hiking the parque natural da serra da estrela january 30, 2018.
Located in central portugal, the serra da estrela national park is a hiking enthusiasts dream. Serra da estrela natural park is situated in the largest mountain range in portugal the serra da estrela, and is the source of the rivers mondego, zezere tributary of the tagus, and alva. Trains serve guarda and gouveia from lisbon and coimbrab. O escalo e a trutaarcoiris foram introduzidos nas barragens e em algumas lagoas da serra com fins desportivos, nao estando a sua reproducao comprovada no meio natural. Near the summit, lies a group of lakes which are glacial in origin. Estendendose por 101 mil hectares distribuidos por seis concelhos, foi o primeiro parque natural a ser criado em portugal, sendo a maior area protegida portuguesa. Serra da estrela s natural park commonly known as serra da estrela is a vast area of natural and cultural interest. Baixe no formato pdf, txt ou leia online no scribd. Hiking the parque natural da serra da estrela january 30, 2018. Getting to parque natural da serra da estrela buses run daily from coimbra to seia and guarda, and from porto and lisbon to guarda and covilha. Covilha covilha 38 rotas transfronteiricas 54 paisagens culturais 2. Parque natural da serra da estrela travel portugal.
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