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Top 7 Mountains in Central Portugal, Portugal
1. Serra da Estrela
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 794 reviews
Reviewed By Vinetou - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Travelling from Porto to the South across Serra da Estrela was a good decision. Plenty of nice views. Many attractions on the way (water reservoirs, RAMSAR protected area, charming glacier valley, ski area etc.). More on the pictures.
2. Covao D'Ametade
3. Sintra Mountains
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
The star attraction at Sintra is the colourful Pena Palace but Sintra is also surrounded by beautiful mountains and extensive forests. The Serra de Sintra mountains start in the centre of the old town and extend to the ocean at Cabo da Roca, the western-most point of mainland Europe. Even if, like us, you only have a day-trip to Sintra, there are still hiking trails between the palaces and castle that allow you to see something of the mountains. After visiting Pena Palace, we followed the bushland trail to the Moors Castle and then continued the mountain trail around the outer castle walls, following the path right down through the forest to the old town centre. It was almost entirely downhill so was very easy. We joined the track from the carpark opposite the lower Pena Park gate (the Lakes entrance). The path here was just a simple bushland track and there was a little bit of scrambling involved. We weren’t always 100% certain that we were still on the right path but we followed the general direction of the castle and emerged at the right spot (the outer walls of the castle beside the road, a kiosk and a toilet block). From here the route became much clearer, there were occasional signs and the path was mostly paved or cobbled. There are some great panoramic views as you descend and you will also pass the 12th century Gothic church of Santa Maria. The walk took us under an hour but we walked at a leisurely pace, stopping to look at the views. TIPS * The Tourist Information Centre map was somewhat helpful as a general guide. If you don't already have a better map, then I’d recommend picking this up before you go because neither the Palace Gift shop nor the ticket office had any maps. * Look out for wooden signs and trail markers that are red and yellow lines painted on a walls, rocks or tree. * there was plenty of shade and you didn't need special hiking shoes, just comfortable walking shoes or trainers but do take a bottle of water with you.
4. Picoto da Espadana
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Astro Estrela Park
6. Jumping Jack Forest
We are a family farm dedicated to ecological models for our modern life. Our guests enjoy a small village forest by the mountain and a farm in the makings... Jumping Jack Offers Free Picnic Volunteer and stay the night Garden & Orchard Pickings - 4€ per Kg BBQ forest wood 4€ per bundle Home Grown Compost & Plants Weekend Family Garden work Guided Walks In Our Transforming Oka/Pine Forest
7. Serra das Talhadas
