Quinta Moenda, self-Catering holiday apartments, Central Portugal

Drives

Take the N17 from Oliveira do Hospital to Seia where the Serra da Estrela begins.
Take the road to S. Romão (3 km) and than go into the mountains.
At 1 km from S.Romão lies Senhora do Desterro, a sanctuary with its chapels and centenary oaks.
Continue on the road, climbing upwards, passing the Logoa Cumprida ("Long Lake") up to the top called the Torre. The Torre, 1993m, is the highest peak in Portugal. Unsatisfied with its height, however, Dom João VI built a tower here in the early 19th century in order to extend the mountain to a more acceptable 2000m.
Leave the Torre and the ski-lifts behind and turn to Manteigas on a beautiful road with spectacular views.

Walks

If you want to do the Azinheira-walk, turn right, along the border of the river Zézere, passing Sameiro and Vale de Amoreira, until Valhelhas, where the walk starts.
Then return to Manteigas. From Manteigas go up in direction of Gouveia / Seia and back to Oliveira do Hospital.
If you want to do the Manteigas-walk, park at the Pousada of Manteigas where the walk starts. Half way to Manteigas - Gouveia turn to the left, to Sabugueira and Seia (good restaurant in Seia: Camelo e Camelo). Than back to Alvoco das Varzeas via Oliveira do Hospital.





Drives Take the N17 from Oliveira do Hospital to Seia where the Serra da Estrela begins. Take the road to S. Romão (3 km) and than go into the mountains. At 1 km from S.Romão lies Senhora do Desterro, a sanctuary with its chapels and centenary oaks. Continue on the road, climbing upwards, passing the Logoa Cumprida ("Long Lake") up to the top called the Torre. The Torre, 1993m, is the highest peak in Portugal. Unsatisfied with its height, however, Dom João VI built a tower here in the early 19th century in order to extend the mountain to a more acceptable 2000m. Leave the Torre and the ski-lifts behind and turn to Manteigas on a beautiful road with spectacular views. Walks If you want to do the Azinheira-walk, turn right, along the border of the river Zézere, passing Sameiro and Vale de Amoreira, until Valhelhas, where the walk starts. Then return to Manteigas. From Manteigas go up in direction of Gouveia / Seia and back to Oliveira do Hospital. If you want to do the Manteigas-walk, park at the Pousada of Manteigas where the walk starts. Half way to Manteigas - Gouveia turn to the left, to Sabugueira and Seia (good restaurant in Seia: Camelo e Camelo). Than back to Alvoco das Varzeas via Oliveira do Hospital. Back to Region