The mountainous region received its charter in 1514 by King Manuel I. Found in Terras de Bouro old “Castro” of Chalcedon, erected by the Romans, we also find countless landmarks and millenary Roman road between Braga and Astorga, a town that is known for Geira national treasures of Portugal.

The Gerês symbolizes the harmony between man and nature, a constant sharing of activities and feelings between people and the inhospitable nature of the granite mountains shaped by time.

The crystal clear waters flows by streams and the clean air involves a great diversity of fauna and flora providing a continuous movement of calm and pleasure. Home of some animals like the semi wild horse Garrano, Wolves, Fallow Deers and many others endangered species.

A hiking trails net that allows to see places that would be impossible to find by car, an experience that should not be missed.

Major tourist destination for over a century is a brand to defend, preserve and learn to take advantage of its legitimate for the sustainability of the region. The Peneda-Geres Park offers products and services with great quality and aiming to provide welfare so necessary to our lives so hectic.

In Winter, it  is dressed in a white blanket of snow and invites to winter sports and the practice of extreme activities or outings with family.

Check the Spring, flowers and other vegetation form a rainbow of life, revealing unsuspected beauties and recondite caches. The crystal clear water that runs through the mountain and the sounds of nature can give you a few days of peace and contemplation.

Summer offers the freshness of its ponds and provides long walks or bike rides, afternoons fishing or discovering historical villages and interesting local museums.

And Autumn a guise warm multicolor tones ranging from yellow to red, brown to blend with nature involves filling our soul and inviting to other adventures.

The delicious local cuisine last all year long. With its flavors extracted from nature like fruits and herbs and odd manufacture techniques, Serra da Estrela´s cuisine occupies a prominent place on the national scene. Delicacies such as Serra Cheese exceeds long ago the borders of Portugal.

And history has also left its mark in Serra da Estrela where the people and customs help to go back in time to retrieve memories and convey traditions.
Come to Serra da Estrela, with the charm of the first time or as an old friend reviving nostalgic memories.