Varanda dos Carqueijais Viewpoint

The Varanda dos Carqueijais is a viewpoint that exists halfway between the city of Covilhã and Penhas da Saúde, in Serra da Estrela. And practically in front of the Hotel dos Carqueijais.

From this viewpoint you can see the flat surface of Cova da Beira. At the bottom of the slope you can see the city of Covilhã that extends to the base of the mountain, where the elevation of the Serra da Estrela begins.

If you walk through this area, it will be a mandatory stop …!