A Serra <strong>da</strong> Estrelaé o <strong>de</strong>stino i<strong>de</strong>al para os amantes<strong>da</strong> neve e <strong>da</strong> Natureza.The Serra <strong>da</strong> Estrela mountainsare the i<strong>de</strong>al <strong>de</strong>stination for snowand nature lovers.OUTSendo um local atractivo para os amantes <strong>da</strong> neve, <strong>Manteigas</strong>não se resume apenas a isso. O contacto com a natureza,assim como a tranquila sensação <strong>de</strong> recolhimento são<strong>da</strong>s experiências mais fascinantes. Estamos perante umapaisagem diversifica<strong>da</strong> e privilegia<strong>da</strong> pelas condições naturaise ecológicas. É caracteriza<strong>da</strong> por ser uma zona xistosado nor<strong>de</strong>ste, pela belíssima pastorícia e pelas lagoas e cascatas<strong>de</strong> água cristalina e fresca.As Penhas Doura<strong>da</strong>s, a Torre, o Covão <strong>da</strong> Ameta<strong>de</strong> e as al<strong>de</strong>iashistóricas são os locais mais emblemáticos do concelho,tão emblemáticos como a indústria têxtil e o famoso queijoque lá se produz, o Queijo <strong>da</strong> Serra <strong>da</strong> Estrela.Aproveite a estadia em qualquer estação do ano: na Primaverapasseie pelos campos floridos e ver<strong>de</strong>jantes com espéciesúnicas, no Verão refresque-se nas lagoas, no <strong>Out</strong>ono contempleos contrastes e a mu<strong>da</strong>nça <strong>de</strong> cores <strong>da</strong>s paisagens. No <strong>In</strong>verno,além <strong>da</strong> neve, na<strong>da</strong> melhor do que refugiar-se numa típica casa<strong>de</strong> montanha.experimenteTO DO<strong>de</strong>scubraTO SEEsaboreieTO EATWhile a very attractive <strong>de</strong>stination for snow lovers, <strong>Manteigas</strong>is more than that. The contact with nature and the tranquil feelingof meditation are among the most fascinating experiences.We are speaking of a diversified and privileged landscape thanksto its natural and ecological conditions, characterized for beinga schistose area in the Northeast, for its pastoral beauty and thelakes and casca<strong>de</strong>s of crystalline and fresh waters.The Penhas Doura<strong>da</strong>s, the Tower, the Covão <strong>da</strong> Ameta<strong>de</strong> and thehistorical villages are the most emblematic spots in the area,as much so as its textile industry and the famous Serra<strong>da</strong> Estrela cheese.Enjoy your stay in any season of the year: in Spring, you canwalk through the flowery, green fields with their unique species;in the Summer, you may feel the freshness of the lakes; in Autumn,observe the contrasts and the changing colors of the views.During the Winter, in addition to the fun in the snow, what couldbe better than the shelter of a typical mountain refuge?Parque Nacional <strong>da</strong> Serra <strong>da</strong> Estrela | Serra <strong>da</strong> Estrela National Park
TO DOexperimenteEstra<strong>da</strong>sAuto-Estra<strong>da</strong>sRiosAfluentesÓBIDOSCasalinhoIN &OUTexperimenteTO DO<strong>de</strong>scubraTO SEEEstá no sítio i<strong>de</strong>al para praticar <strong>de</strong>sportos <strong>de</strong> aventura,ou <strong>de</strong>sportos <strong>de</strong> neve todo o ano. No Ski Parque temuma extensa lista <strong>de</strong> activi<strong>da</strong><strong>de</strong>s, <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>sportos e lazer quepo<strong>de</strong>rá praticar mesmo nos períodos sem neve, recorrendoàs pistas artificiais.No Verão e na Primavera, refresque-se na Lagoa do Valedo Rossim e aproveite para fazer longos passeios pe<strong>de</strong>stres,passeios <strong>de</strong> bicicleta ou a cavalo.Junto ao Rio Zêzere, na Estância Termal — Cal<strong>da</strong>s <strong>de</strong> <strong>Manteigas</strong>(aberta todo o ano), conseguirá relaxar o corpo e a mentetirando o máximo partido dos benefícios <strong>de</strong>ste local para a suasaú<strong>de</strong>. A Torre, o ponto mais alto <strong>de</strong> <strong>Portugal</strong>, atrai um enormenúmero <strong>de</strong> turistas que preten<strong>de</strong>m passar momentos <strong>de</strong> puradiversão a escorregar na neve.1008 09Gouveia05PenhasDoura<strong>da</strong>sMANTEIGASCal<strong>da</strong>s <strong>de</strong><strong>Manteigas</strong>0302Granja04Sameiro0106Quinta doCabecinho09saboreieTO EATYou are here in the i<strong>de</strong>al spot to practice snow or outdoorsports during the whole year. <strong>In</strong> the Ski Park, there is a largelist of sports to practice, even in periods without snow, enjoyingthe artificial tracks.During Summer and Spring, refresh yourself in the “Valedo Rossim” Lagoon and enjoy long pe<strong>de</strong>strian walks or bikeexcursions or horse ri<strong>de</strong>s.Close to the Zêzere, the Cal<strong>da</strong>s <strong>de</strong> <strong>Manteigas</strong> Thermal Station(open the whole year long) will soothe your body and soul,and here you can obtain the maximum benefits for your health.The Tower, <strong>Portugal</strong>’s highest spot, attracts numerous visitorswishing to have moments of pure fun in the snow.0907SeiaTorre