Οι καλύτερες ποδηλατικές διαδρομές στη Γκουάρντα

Ο ποταμός Douro (στα ισπανικά: Duero) είναι ένας ποταμός που πηγάζει από τις κορυφές της οροσειράς Urbión, στην ισπανική επαρχία Soria, σε υψόμετρο 2.160 μέτρων, και διασχίζει το βόρειο τμήμα της Πορτογαλίας μέχρι τις εκβολές του δίπλα στις πόλεις Porto και Vila Nova de Gaia.

Μια φανταστική και πολύ απομονωμένη ανάβαση από το São Romão. Τη στιγμή που πέρασα, ο δρόμος ήταν κλειστός για μηχανοκίνητα οχήματα λόγω έργων στην κάτω περιοχή, γεγονός που εξασφάλισε μια ανάβαση με μηδέν αυτοκίνητα και πλήρη επαφή με τη φύση.

Offering breathtaking views of the southeastern slopes of the Serra da Estrela, Cova da Beira, and the charming city of Covilhã, the Varanda dos Carqueijais, which rises 1,130 meters above sea level, is a stunning suspended viewpoint, magnificently perched in the heart of the surrounding natural landscape. The suspended walkway was the best way to provide an excellent experience for visitors, creating a kind of amphitheater, a balcony overlooking the inspiring natural landscape. This viewpoint is an integral part of the viewpoint route, developed by the Municipality of Covilhã, with the aim of promoting the region's natural heritage.

Castelo Rodrigo holds millennia of history, from Paleolithic and Roman remains to the Muslim presence in the castle. Conquered and reconquered between the 12th and 13th centuries, it became a town and municipality under King Alfonso IX of León and passed definitively to Portugal in 1297, when King Dinis rebuilt and repopulated the castle. Marked by wars, charters, and restorations, it welcomed pilgrims on their way to Santiago and remains today one of the twelve Historic Villages of Portugal.

The Serra da Estrela Natural Park is something truly special. This 1,000-square-kilometer park, spread across six municipalities, was the first and currently the largest protected natural park in Portugal. It is home to the highest point on the Portuguese mainland, the country's only ski slope, the source of two important rivers, and a fascinating, alpine-like landscape formed by glaciers.

At exactly 1993 meters above sea level, Torre is the highest point in mainland Portugal, where the only ski resort is located. The landscape on the upper plateau of the Serra da Estrela is like a sprinkling of granite rocks over low scrub and patches of snow and ice, which the sun threatens to melt soon in the summer and which always returns the following winter. In winter, it sometimes becomes inaccessible.

Vale Glaciário do Zêzere Vale Glaciário do Zêzere is a spectacular U-shaped valley located in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park in Portugal. Shaped by ancient glaciers, it is the largest and most impressive glacial valley in the Iberian Peninsula. Characterized by steep rock faces, glacial lakes and a rich biodiversity, it offers breathtaking landscapes that will enchant you while you ride.

The waters of the Rio Mondego originate here and you can find a fountain where you can fill your water bottle with fresh water!