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Lugar nas Estrelas

Located in the village of Peso, in Covilhã, at the heart of Serra da Estrela, Lugar nas Estrelas is the perfect place to contemplate the most fascinating starry skies! This absolutely jaw-dropping accommodation has recently won the prize of the Best Starlight Accommodation by the Starlight Foundation.

Nature & Outdoors

Dark Sky Schist Villages

The Schist Villages have been certified by the Starlight Foundation as an International Starlight Tourism Destination thanks to the Dark Sky Schist Villages project. Starlight Destinations have a very low light pollution, allowing visitors to contemplate with utter clearance the most magnificent starry skies.

Stargazing in Serra da Estrela

Stargazing in the highest peak of the Portuguese mainland, the dazzling Serra da Estrela, can be a truly memorable experience! Serra da Estrela as never seen before.

Nature & Outdoors

Piornos Belvedere

Opened in 2022, Piornos Belvedere is located at the epicentre of a dazzling landscape of glacial valleys in Serra da Estrela. This 1630 meters-high belvedere is a must-see attraction of the region of Covilhã. "Piorno" is the common name given to the plants commonly known as broom.

Nature & Outdoors

A glass of wine under the stars

Located in the village of Barca d'Alva, near the breath-taking Historical Village of Castelo Rodrigo, the Stargazing Centre has opened its doors to the public in 2017. The perfect spot to look up to the magical starry skies, as well as the stage of truly unique astronomy events. Cheers to life under the stars!

Stargazing in International Águeda River

International Águeda River is born in Spain, on the Spanish flank of Serra das Mesas. It flows along 130 km, and its last 25 km set the natural frontier between the two Iberian countries. It flows into the Douro at Barca d'Alva.