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GENERAL INFO
HIGHLIGHTS Highest point in mailand Portugal Granite rock formations Central Plateau ZĂŞzere Glaciar Valley Great landscapes Traditional shepherds Nature and flora
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Challenging mountain bike rides in the highest mountain in mailand Portugal. There are some great climbs waiting for you. The scenery is a great reward!
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WALKING
Walking in the Serra da Estrela natural park is an unique experience through massive rock formations, lakes, U-shaped valleys in contact with pure nature.
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CASA DAS PENHAS DOURADAS This Design Hotel in the heart of the Natural Park of Serra da Estrela is inspired by the architecture of the region and using various types of wood in its construction. This charming hotel is perfectly integrated into the surrounding landscape, where one can feel all the energy of nature.
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CasAs da lapa Casas da Lapa seduce by the brutal contrast between the wild grandiosity of the landscape and its cosy, warm and sophisticated atmosphere. The restoration of the old village house, dated back to 1812, maintained the traditional materials of the region, such as granite and wood. The result mixes art and design in a combination of comfort and sophistication.
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H2OTEL Located in Unhais da Serra in communion with the Natural Park of Serra da Estrela, the H2otel is a mountain hotel built from scratch, architecturally integrated into the landscape, thus allowing a close connection to nature. The image of a great mountain hotel with allusions to traditional language in a contemporary concept.
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CONVENTO DE BELMONTE The Convento de Belmonte was built on the ruins of Nossa Senhora da Esperança Convent which dates back to Portugal’s distant past and from where the explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral set off to discover Brazil. In its décor, this modern Pousada has maintained the historical inheritance of the convent dating back to the 13th Century.
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INATEL LINHARES This historical village situated in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela mountains takes pride in its imposing, powerful castle, built by King Dinis in 1291. This small village is typical of the Beira region with granite houses and narrow streets and magnificent mountain landscapes. The hotel has 26 totally equipped rooms. Meeting room, swimming pool, tennis court, Wi-Fi and private parking.
AWARDS for PORTUGAL Portugal is being discovered by more visitors that are enchanted by this charming country. PORTO: European Best Destination 2014 (#1); 2012 (#1): Lonely Planet: Best European travel destination for 2013 LISBOA: World Travel Awards: 2014 Europe’s Leading Cruise Destination / Cruise Port Best European Destination: 2010 (#1); 2013 (#2) Tripadvisor top destinations 2014 (#23): PORTUGAL: World Travel Awards: 2013 World’s Leading Golf Destination 2014 Europe’s Leading Tourist Board 2012/2013 Europe’s Leading Beach Destination: The Algarve 2012/2013 Europe’s Leading Golf Destination: Portugal World Economic Forum: 7th most visitor-friendly country in the World Condé Nast Traveler and its readers as the best country to visit in 2013. UNESCO: There are currently 16 sites on the list, with several others hoping to join soon (Marvão, Lisbon’s Baixa district, Vila Viçosa, Arrabida, Mafra Palace, Buçaco Forest): Jeronimos Monastery Tomar’s Templar Castle and Convent Prehistoric Rock Art of Côa Valley Belem Tower Elvas Fortifications Angra do Heroismo Sintra Guimarães Pico Island Vineyard Culture Evora Porto’s Old Center Laurisilva Forest Batalha Abbey Douro Valley Alcobaça Abbey Coimbra University