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Edition 90 - Belvederes
08.07.2024 • 22.07.2024
Center of Portugal is home of many unique belvederes. Gateways to the most inspiring natural landscapes, punctuated by silence and peacefulness. The ultimate luxury.
Nature & Outdoors
Zebro belvedere
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the brand new Zebro belvedere, designed by Pritzker award-winning Portuguese architect Siza Vieira, beautifully placed in the region of Oleiros, one hour away from Castelo Branco.
Nature & Outdoors
Torre de Vigia
The 16 meter-high watchtower Torre de Vigia is a memorable landmark in the landscape of Geopark Naturtejo, in the municipality of Proença-a-Nova, near Castelo Branco. Designed by Pritzker award-winning Portuguese architect Siza Vieira, this is the last watchtower of Center of Portugal.
Nature & Outdoors
Geoscope of Fajão
Enjoying a stunning location at the dazzling Açor Mountain, the recently opened Geoscope of Fajão is the living proof that the Schist Villages are among the world's rarest destinations for dark sky observation. In 2019, Schist Villages have been certified by the Starlight Foundation as an International Starlight Tourism Destination thanks to the Dark Sky Schist Villages project.
Nature & Outdoors
Fernandaires belvedere
Beautifully knelt upon the Zêzere River and Castelo de Bode dam, Fernandaires belvedere, located in Vila de Rei region, one hour away from Castelo Branco, is one of Center of Portugal's most breath-taking belvederes. A gateway to paradise.
Nature & Outdoors
Varanda dos Carqueijais
Offering a breath-taking view over the southeastern flank of Serra da Estrela and the charming city of Covilhã, 1130 meters-high Varanda dos Carqueijais is a stunning suspended belvedere, beautifully placed at the heart of the natural landscape.
Faia Belvedere
Located in the parish of Faia, in Pinhel, near Guarda, the recently opened Faia Belvedere offers an unrivalled view over the Côa River. The perfect spot to enjoy all the speechless splendour of Côa Valley!