CLEAN AIR AND STORIES FROM HISTORY IN GUARDA.
Heir to a rich and unique cultural heritage, the highest city in Portugal has more than 800 years of history in its walls and holds one of the most beautiful and best preserved built heritage sites in the country. It is known as the land of the 5 F´s: Forte (strong, for the hardness of its granite), Farta (full, for its fertile valleys and the generosity of its gastronomy), Fria (cold, given the mountain climate), Fiel (faithful, as History proved) and Formosa – beautiful, for all that is in sight of those who visit it.
Jewish quarter
Porta da Erva
The purity of the mountain air justifies the reputation of a city of health and well-being, which, along with cultural, sports and leisure facilities, provides countless opportunities for discovery. Depart from the imposing Sé, with the appearance of a fortress, and roam the narrow streets of granite palaces and old houses with Gothic windows. Next to the walls, almost intact, visit the ancient Jewish quarter. Outside, in the main square, the 16th century arcades are home to cafes where the heart of the city can be seen beating.
Cathedral
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela is a must in this itinerary, as well as the river beaches, ideal for summer days, or the countless historic villages distributed throughout the region.
VISIT
The Cathedral was only completed in the Manueline context, at the beginning of the 16th ce...
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Installed in the architectural complex formed by the old Paço Episcopal and the old Semin...
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At the highest point of the city, it offers visitors a 360º perspective of unique landsca...
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Installed in the woods of the Eduardo Lourenço Mu...
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This natural phenomenon, perhaps unique in the cou...
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Legend has it that one of the assassins of Inês d...
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In this museum in the village of Meios, housed in ...
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DO
Nature lovers cannot avoid the Serra da Estrela Geopark, protected by UNESCO. Through this...
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How about some Stand Up Paddle rides at Caldeirão Dam? They are perfect for people of all...
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The Walking Network, promoted by the
municipality, includes a route dedicated to Videmont...
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EAT
The traditional Beira
cuisine is here of great quality, served with care and sympathy in an austere
granite house in the small town of Valhelhas. Not to be missed are the pheasant
sausage and the homemade jams.Average price: 25€...
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Prepared primarily
with the products of the region, the dishes are part of the traditional
gastronomy. The goat is a favourite. To taste inside or on the terrace
overlooking the bucolic landscape.Average price: 15€...
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Airy and with
excellent views over the Zêzere, it is perfect for tasting a river trout o...
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In sight of the
cathedral, this space is at the same time a restaurant, a wine bar and a ...
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Traditional dishes
prepared in a rustic and traditional way, served by an attentive team ...
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SLEEP
Familiar and
welcoming atmosphere in a 17th century manor house, right in the same square of
the magnificent Cathedral. Rooms decorated with typical Portuguese furniture
and equipped with central heating....
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This campsite, where
contact with nature, art and the practice of yoga is privileged, is located on
the riverside, in the nature reserve of Serra da Estrela. It offers bungallows,
yurts and tents and a seasonal outdoor pool and bar....
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Installed in a
building of the 18th century in which the city wall divided the
house in half and which was, in more recent times, the town hall, this hotel
offers a romantic and historic atmosphere surrounded by the comfort of the 21st
century....
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Only a ten-minute
drive from the city center, it is part of the Natura IMB Hotels group and is
the first organic hotel in Portugal. All rooms have private balconies, there
are indoor and outdoor pools and a spa. The hotel's restaurant serves dishes
made with produce from the garden....
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