Portugal 2016

3rd Short- Exchange of Groups of Pupils

Activity and Eating: Small steps to a Healthier you

Serra da Estrela is the highest mountain

range in mainland Portugal with 1993m top

height. The 2000m were man-achieved by

the building of a tower at its highest point.

Seia is situated on thenorthwestern slope ofSerra da Estrela.

A tour across Serra da Estrela mountain startsin Seia with a fun visit to the Toy Museum,then at the Bread Museum, Natural Museumof Electricity and The Interpretative Centre tolearn about trails and activities in the NaturalPark.

Other interesting spots:• Small square,with the public library,• Misericordia church,• St. Paul's chapel,• Fountain “Quatro Bicas”

Gouveia

Sabugueiro Covilhã

or an alternative one that leads youthrough a number of mountain villages

To reach Torre,mainland Portugal’shighest point, youcan choose a moremountainous roadrunning throughSabugueiro …

Manteigas

Loriga

The Star Mountain

The mountain range is located between themunicipalities of SEIA, MANTEIGAS, GOUVEIA,GUARDA, COVILHÃ

With its endless landscapes and glacial lagoons

Nature

Pick a dry, clear day; pack a picniclunch; and entrust your soul to thecharms of Central Portugal, a naturalarea so rich in flora and fauna, youwould think the place is fictional.

Ski

Snowboard

In cold weather, Serra da EstrelaIs the only place in Portugal whereyou can try ski, or go sledging,Snowboarding, or ride asnowmobile.

There is a ski resort, real andsynthetic snow pistes for skiingat any time of the year.

Rio Zezere, Serra da Estrela

This Natural park has breathtaking places.It is ideal setting for leisurely walks, excellent fortrekking, horse-riding or mountain biking.The best time for hiking is between April and Octoberas winter is very harsh given the altitude of Serra.

Three major Portuguese rivers have their source inSerra da Estrela:Mondego that flows through Coimbra; Zêzere at CovãoDe Ametade and Alva at the Rossim Valley.

Rio Alva - Vale do Rossim – Serra da EstrelaRio Mondego, Serra da Estrela

S. Sebastião Feira

Discover the cool riverBeaches in summer.

Surrounded by forestsprovide freshness onhot summer days.

Loriga Lapa dos Dinheiros

Sandomil S. Gião

Through valleys, natural ponds and Cântaros on themountain of Serra da Estrela multi-activities take place:Aquatic hiking, canoeing, trekking, climbing, abseilingand slide, guided jeep tour, orienteering, BTT..

Adventure and Recreational Sports

Covão dos Conchos

Lagoa dos Cântaros-small pond of glacialorigin @ about 1,650meters above sea level

Theme Getaways

Refreshing, fascinating, scary,thrilling, breathtaking, amusingand simply awe-inspiring...

these unique places willstimulate your senses througha multitude of activities!

Serra da Estrela ranks top with the other fewplaces in the world that have air and waterwith a 0% pollution level.

In Serra da Estrela we can findinteresting and singular geologicalforms and an important glacierlandscape: Valleys and lagoons.

Vale do Zêzere

Cornos do Diabo

Cabeça da Velha

Cabeça do Velho

Campingsites

Mini-golf -Paintball - bungeetrampolinesSlide Extreme sports-Camping -Swimming -Nature trails-Kartcross

- Nature trails- Watersports,- Swimming,- Fishing- Biking

Nature trails: JoggingBbiking

Watersports. Waterskiing.Windsurfing .Paddle. Kayaks

Watersports: .Canoeing.Fishing.Biking.Swimming.Trails

S. Gião

Senhora dos Verdes

Rossim Valley

Leisure walksClimbingCamping

Covão da Ametade

The crystal clear waters that rise from the thermal springs balance the body and soul.

Caldas da FelgueiraTermas & Spa

Caldas de S. PauloAquaVillage

Caldas de Unhais da SerraTermas & Spa

Caldas da Cavaca

COIMBRA

Coimbra

Coimbra

Viseu

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