The highest point in Continental Portugal (Serra da Estrela)
N 40° 19.312 W 007° 36.776
29T E 617843 N 4464405
Serra da Estrela (English: Mountain Range of the Star) is the highest mountain range in Portugal and includes mainland Portugal's highest point.
Waymark Code: WM6H38
Location: Guarda, Portugal
Date Posted: 06/04/2009
Views: 39
The range is at 1,993 m (6,539 feet) above mean sea level at its highest point. This point is not a distinctive mountain summit, but rather the highest point in a plateau, being known as Torre ("Tower" in English). The Torre has the unusual feature of being a summit that is accessible by paved road. There is a ski resort at the summit.
The mountain range, situated between the municipalities of Seia, Manteigas, Gouveia, Guarda and Covilhã, is about 100 km (62.13 miles) long and is 30 km (18.64 miles) at its widest point. It is formed from a huge granite ridge that once formed the southern frontier of the country. Due to its bizarrely shaped crags and gorges, mountain streams and lakes, beautiful forests and magnificent views, the area ranks among Portugal’s outstanding scenic attractions.
State/Province/County/Territory etc.: District of Guarda
Elevation: 6539
Elevation Measurement: Feet
Access: Road
Fee: No
If Yes How Much?: 1997.00 (listed in local currency)
Related URL (If available): [Web Link]
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