Description Manteigas

The Municipality of Manteigas is fully inserted in the area of ??the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, with stunning landscapes and undiscovered corners. A pleasant place whatever the season: in winter the snow white and the immense water lines that run between the mountains and valleys; in spring the color and scent of the plants that shade the slopes; in summer the fresh air and the clear waters of rivers and lagoons; in autumn the golden colors that add color to an overwhelming landscape.

Wide natural space and unique landscapes in national and European terms, where, due to its exclusive character, the Valley of Glacier origin of the Zêzere River, a finalist in the «Great Reliefs» category, of the «7 Natural Wonders of Portugal» initiative, which led the creation of the Interpretative Center of the Zêzere Glacier Valley.

It also highlights the importance of water, which has a constant presence, in the form of annual snows, rivers, levadas, natural ponds or dams, among other elements that only deserve to be highlighted when discovered by you.

Come and discover the traditional paths taken by shepherds and mountain populations, revitalize the region's ancient customs and culture, visit forgotten places. The proposed network of green trails will allow you to discover 200km of unique and enriching sensations.

Mountain biking, trail and paragliding practitioners find in Manteigas unique conditions for practicing the sport of their choice.

Biodiversity allows Manteigas to be an authentic “study book”, highlighting the biological complementarity with the geomorphology of the territory, characteristics that support the UNESCO World Geopark - Estrela Geopark.

In addition to the places of natural interest, you must walk the narrow streets of the historic center of the village, without neglecting a visit to the villages of Sameiro and Vale de Amoreira. The built religious heritage (churches and chapels), the customs and knowledge of the local people and the marks of the Crypto-Jewish heritage deserve a closer look and care by those who visit Manteigas.