The Serra da Estrela
The highest mountains of Portugal

The Serra da Estrela is the highest mountain ridge in Portugal, with an altitude of almost 2000 meters at it´s highest point, the Torre (tower). The lowest temperatures in Portugal are registered here (as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius).
The only ski resort in Portugal is situated in the Serra da Estrela, and for the Portuguese, the main attraction of the Serra is the snow in the winter time.
But it also has to offer a great natural beauty (part of the Serra is protected as a National Park), as well as some of the best preserved historical villages of Portugal.

The historic village of Linhares

Linhares is one of the official Historical Villages of Portugal, and every care has been taken to retain the traditional aspect of the houses and streets. There are still many traces to be found here of the time of the Roman occupancy.
However, the main attraction of Linhares is no doubt the castle with it´s imposing towers. Of ancient origin, the form in which it can be visited today corresponds largely to that of the 13th century, when it formed a line of defence, together with the neighbouring castles of Celorico da Beira and Trancoso.

The Bread Museum

This museum, situated in the city of Seia, is dedicated to the tradition, the history, and the art of Portuguese bread. It has four exhibition spaces, as well as a reconstruction of an old Portuguese grocery store. In the restaurant, all forms of Portuguese bread (produced in the museum’s own bakery), and many other traditional dishes, can be tasted.
More in formation at the site of the museum: http://www.museudopao.pt/. In Portuguese, but it gives a good impression of the museum.