Day 2 (two)
Let's get out of Pinhel to find some places worth knowing.
Itinerary of visit from Pinhel - Day 2
We are heading to Vila Nova de Foz Côa to see the rock carvings that were found in this area. The Côa's Valley Archaelogical Park is a stop to take to know about this important place of Portugal's history.
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| Rock cravings in Foz Côa |
Let's continue our travellings to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo with its castle and city center full of history and charm.
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| Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo |
Next stop will be Almeida, a fortified village with its star-shaped walls, a stronghold of resistance during the french invasions.
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| Almeida |
Must see: the former barracks, now a modern hotel, the King's riding arena with its horses and carriages. Side note: try going during the summer or when the day is not windy because the wind in Almeida is very strong.
Let's rest and have lunch at "O Caçador", a tipical and very well-known restaurant in Almeida with delicious dishes spanning from fish, like roasted cod, to meat, grilled veal, ending on the deserts, sweet rice. A very nice place to rest a bit and regain strengh to the rest of our tour.
The next leg in this itinerary in Guarda, the entry way to Serra da Estrela.
The highest city of Portugal, Guarda is also known as the city of 5 F's - Forte (Strong), Farta (Full), Fria (Cold), Fiel (Loyal), Formosa (Beautiful).
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| Cathedral of Guarda |
There is a lot to see in this city and also some walking to do. You can start at the top of the city, near the Cathedral of Guarda with the Statue of D. Sancho I, the second king of Portugal, and the one that gave Carta de Foral (diploma granted by the king to a settlement, defining the norms that govern the relations of the inhabitants among themselves and between them and the king, in addition to regulating taxes, tolls, fees or fines and establishing protection rights and military obligations).
Visit the Cathedral with its altarpiece, a true masterpiece of the renaissance sculpture era.
Going down through the narrow and charming streets, you will arrive at Mercy Church, another place worth visiting.
After this small visit, let's head to the highest point in Continental Portugal - Serra da Estrela. Through the trip there are some places worth a stop: Covão d'Ametade, Lagoa Comprida, Our Lady of Boa Estrela.
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| Our Lady of Boa Estrela |
When you reach the top, take a look around at the scenary and enjoy the small shopping center to buy a cheese to snack afterwards.
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| Serra da Estrela |
Hope you have a good stay and enjoy this itinerary.
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