Hotel Berne

Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela


Some 2km outside Manteigas's centre, this welcoming family-run hotel is great value for money. It has 17 rooms, all decked out in modern blond wood, and views over to Manteigas and the mountains above. The swimming pool is a further plus for summer visits.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela attractions

1. Burel Factory

0.2 MILES

The burel factory originally opened in 1960 and employed 1000 people at its height (burel is a wool fabric similar to felt). After a decline in the…

2. Poço do Inferno

1.94 MILES

This waterfall, which descends the steep gorge of Ribeira de Lenadres, is a magnificent spectacle, particularly in spring. To get there from Manteigas,…

4. Museu da Miniatura Automóvel

7.43 MILES

Here's the deal: revheads (big kids and small) and keen collectors will love this, others might think 'meh'. Over 3000 miniature vehicles are on display…

5. Ponte Pedonal Penedos Altos

7.8 MILES

This striking footbridge spans the valley east of the old town, connecting the centre with the town's outer suburbs. Zigzagging over the valley floor, the…

6. Jardim Público

7.93 MILES

Commanding fabulous views, the leafy Jardim Público, north of Praça do Município, is a popular local haunt and a pleasant spot for a sunset drink at the…

7. Igreja de Santa Maria

8.11 MILES

In the heart of Covilhã's gritty historic centre, the 16th-century Igreja de Santa Maria is a startling sight. Its facade is entirely clad in blue and…

8. Museu de Lanifícios

8.24 MILES

Covilhã used to be the centre of one of Europe’s biggest wool-producing regions, but stray outside the centre and you’ll see the town’s ghostly mills…