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Serra da Estrela
Portugal
In central Portugal, The Serra da Estrela is Portugal's highest mountain range with the country's only ski resort. The nature park offers glacial lakes, granite landscapes, and the famous Serra cheese.
What awaits you
SkiingHikingActiveCampingLocal cuisineNature
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Best time to visit
July–August: up to 22°C with 13h of sunshine per day.
Cooler winters (3°C). Best visited in July–August.
Max. temperature
3°Jan
4°Feb
4°Mar
9°Apr
12°May
15°Jun
21°Jul
22°Aug
14°Sep
10°Oct
6°Nov
4°Dec
Sunshine hours
6hJan
8hFeb
7hMar
10hApr
11hMay
12hJun
13hJul
13hAug
10hSep
6hOct
6hNov
5hDec
Rain days
9dJan
8dFeb
17dMar
8dApr
12dMay
12dJun
1dJul
1dAug
10dSep
18dOct
15dNov
13dDec
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Serra da Estrela as a Vacation Destination
Serra da Estrela is an excellent choice for ski holidays, hiking trips, active holidays, camping holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 22°C.
A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Tent camping sites are available.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.
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Price level
€
Local languages
PT
Camping
Tent