A selection of interesting places, descriptions of walks etc. in the Beira Alta, Portugal

  • The Serra do Caramulo:

    The magic mountains and the ancient small and picturesque villages of the Caramulo mountains

  • The Serra do Bussaco:

    The beautiful National Park of Bussaco with trees of all parts of the world and the famous Palace Hotel

  • The Serra da Estrela:

    The highest mountains of Portugal, classified as a natural park

  • The Serra do Açor and Piódão:

    A mountain range in the spur of the Serra da Estrela, with the authentic schist village of Piódão, one of the most beautiful villages of Portugal

  • Conímbriga:

    The largest Roman Ruins of Portugal, a national monument

  • Santa Comba Dão:

    A beautiful and historical town at the lake of Aguieira in Portugal, just 5 km from Quinta do Rio Dão

  • Coimbra:

    Coimbra, one of the oldest university cities of Europe

  • Viseu:

    Viseu, one of the most beautiful cities in the Beira Alta

  • Bicicle tours:

    Descriptions of some biking tours near Santa Comba Dão, all starting and ending in Quinta do Rio Dão

  • The rivers Dão and Mondego:

    Canoeing on the rivers Dão and Mondego and the lake of Aguieira

  • Wineries and Gastronomy:

    Wineries to visit in the famous Dão wine region, the queijo da serra, the fine cheese of the Serra da Estrela...

  • Walks:

    Descriptions of the most beautiful walks in the Beira Alta

  • Golf:

    The 18 holes golf course of Montebelo near Viseu, with beautiful views of the Serra da Estrela and the Serra da Caramulo

To do and to see in the Beira Alta and in the surroundings of Quinta do Rio Dão, Portugal

To do and to see in the
Beira Alta - Portugal

A selection of interesting places, descriptions of walks etc. in the Beira Alta, Portugal.


All easy to reach from Santa Comba Dão and
Quinta do Rio Dão - 4 holiday homes in Portugal by the side of the river Dão.