The 399-hectare forest park occupies part of the Serra da Estrela slope overlooking the city of Covilhã, is mostly wooded, with the main species being several hardwoods such as chestnut, birch and oak, combined with several resinous trees which make up about 90% of the forested area.
The National Forest of Covilhã, its original name, consists of originally private land whose afforestation, in 1903, was considered of public utility. Requalified lately, reopened with new skills. Currently with a beautiful leisure area with equipment and urban furniture in wood, playground, playground, amphitheater, bandstand, picnic areas with kiosk / bar, toilets, drinking fountains and ecopoint. Its preserved tree species have given way to a maintenance circuit and to several easily accessible pedestrian paths, with granite sidewalks. This park is ideal for families. It is complemented with a viewpoint and a car park for cars and tourist buses.
