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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments around Serra da Estrela. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 2, 2025

Covão dos Conchos Trail

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We meet a lot of people on the route, especially on August 16, the trail is easy but many areas of scree require good shoes and flexible ankles. The landscapes …

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Long Lake

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Located at an altitude of approximately 1,600 meters, Lagoa Comprida is the largest water reservoir in the Serra da Estrela, intended for hydroelectric generation.

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Lapa dos Dinheiros River Beach

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Nestled on the banks of the Caniça river, a tributary of the Alva river, this beach area is a haven in the middle of a mountainous landscape, where ancient chestnut trees and granite blocks shape the scenery.

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Mondego Boardwalks

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Beautiful Skywalk, still closed but great to commit

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Alto Mondego Viewpoint

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From the Alto Mondego Viewpoint, the landscape stretches on endlessly, with the river winding its way down through the steep valley. In the distance, the rubble and gravel pits that …

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Cântaro Magro

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Cântaro Magro is one of the most iconic and spectacular rock formations in the Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal.

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Cornos do Diabo

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The enigmatic Devil's Horns rise from the granite, defying the sky with their six-metre height. Sculpted by erosion over the centuries, they earned this bold name thanks to their sharp and imposing profile.

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Poço da Broca de Serapitel

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Beautiful waterfall, but potentially empty. There is access via the levada from Cabeça, with a flat path in relatively good condition. People with vertigo may pass through the canal in …

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Covão do Ferro Lake

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Up here it is good and like 10 ° colder

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View of the Vale do Rossim Reservoir

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Very close to Fragão das Penhas Douradas, this spot offers a stunning view over the Rossim Valley Reservoir. In spring, the scenery becomes even more magical: the vibrant hues of …

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