Nature and authentic flavors to discover in the mountains of Central Portugal

In the heart of Serra da Estrela, in Casais de Folgosinho, in the municipality of Gouveia, the sound of rattles breaks the silence of the mountain… Here you will discover an authentic agricultural sanctuary, intact and pure, and crystallized in time. In this inhospitable area of ​​the mountains, cereals and pastures are grown, which feed the herds, including Bordaleira sheep, essential in the production of the renowned Serra da Estrela PDO Cheese.

To discover cheese and other products from the region, explore typical mountain villages, such as Folgosinho, which is part of the network of Mountain Villagesand Sortelha, Castelo Novo or Castelo Rodrigo, three of the 12 Historical Villages in Portugalpassing through several locations that make up the network of Schist Villages.

The flavors of the Serra da Estrela region can be enjoyed in typical stores and grocery stores, but also at the table. In the parish of São Romão, in the municipality of Seia, in front of the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Desterro, where the Alva River passes, there is a guardian of the flavors of the mountain: the Margarida restaurant.

Still in Seia, this route stops at the village of Lapa dos Dinheiros, known for its river beach. Here, you can find the accommodation project, recommended in the Boa Cama Boa Mesa 2025 Guide, Casas da Lapa – Nature & Spa Hotel. The property houses an (almost) secret waterfall. Inside, the use of burel stands out. In the usual Green Walk, The challenge is to set out to discover the natural secrets of Serra da Estrela.