#5 of 15 things to do in Serra da Estrela

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Private Ebike Tour through Serra da Estrela
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Serra da Estrela Private Tour from Lisbon
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Serra Da Estrela S1 - Tasting of Serra da Estrela cheese and regional liquors.
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Private Tour through Serra da Estrela Park and its famous cheese
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Lousa Mountain Private Tour
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An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã (with walk)
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Vitor A

Lisbon, Portugal795 contributions

Just great

Mar 2019 • Business

This is one of the largest glacier valleys in Europe ( in some books it’s even written that it is European largest one). If you are travelling by car stop at one of the several sightseeing points for admiring it and for taking pictures. If you have a few hours and you like walking do the 17km track. Enjoy!

Written 26 March 2019

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Luis c

Massama, Portugal25 contributions

Nice valley

Jun 2018 • Friends

Take photos as go down the valley to observe all different view and the sorrunds, with river right in middle. Nice to relax and just listen, special sitting next to the river, but also has some side views but small for parking 2-3 cars!

Written 10 June 2018

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Tom D

Orebro, Sweden591 contributions

Stunning views

Sept 2018 • Couples

From Manteigas the road winds up The Valley alongside the river. It is likely one of the most beautiful roads in Portugal. We went both ways up and down after visiting Mount Torre.
If you are in Serra da Estrela this is a definite must!

Written 21 October 2018

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Vinetou

Ljubljana, Slovenia641 contributions

Magnificent

May 2019

It was a great advice by the friendly local to use this way on the way towards the south. Great views.

Written 2 December 2019

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Danny

Kingston-upon-Hull, UK878 contributions

Simply stunning.

Oct 2018 • Couples

We travelled along this valley and found the views simply stunning. The road is narrow and twisting but the views more than repay the effort. Amazing views.

Written 13 October 2018

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Craig M

Porto, Portugal3,047 contributions

Beautiful Glacial Valley

Sept 2018 • Solo

This is a beautiful glacial valley that covers about 10km from the top of the Serra da Estrela, down towards Manteigas.

The N338 road runs up the side of the valley, providing several opportunities to stop and enjoy the view. It is a very good route to take for those heading up to the highest point of the mountain.

Written 11 September 2018

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