Chalés de Montanha - Serra da Estrela

This hotel is situated on a mountain resort in Covilhã, in the heart of Serra da Estrela. It features panoramic mountain views and a spa with a hot tub and massage services.

The chalets at the Chalés de Montanha - Serra da Estrela include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious lounge and a fully-equipped kitchenette. Each chalet also has 2 balconies with panoramic mountain views.

Relaxation options at the Dharma Spa include an indoor plunge pool and a range of massage therapies and aromatherapies.

The restaurant at the Chalés de Montanha serves traditional Portuguese cuisine prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

The Serra da Estrela is just a 10-minutes drive from the Vodafone Ski Resort, where guests can enjoy a range of winter sports, including skiing, snow-boarding and sledding.

Rooms: 28
Rate: 89 - 750 EUR

The mountain village sits right in the heart of Serra da Estrela, at an altitude of 1500 metres.

By Car:
From Lisbon:
- Take the A1 highway north and exit at Torres Novas (A23).
- Follow the A23 and pass the city of Castelo Branco.
- Take the Covilha south exit.
- Drive to the centre of town and look for the route to Serra da Estrela.
Travelling time is approximately 2 and a half hours.

From Porto/Aveiro:
- Take the A1 highway south.
- At Albergaria, follow the A25 in the direction of Viseu.
- Pass the Guarda exit (still on the A25 route) and drive through to Covilha, on the A23.
- Take the Covilha north exit and drive to the centre of town.
- Look for the route to Serra da Estrela.
Travelling time is approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes.

From Coimbra:
- Take the IC2 route travelling north.
- Get on the IP3 route, driving to Viseu.
- Turn right before you reach Santa Comba Dao, in the direction of Mangualde.
- Follow the A25 and pass the Guarda exit (still on the A25 route).
- Take the Covilha north exit.
- Drive to the centre of town and look for the route to Serra da Estrela.
Travelling time is approximately 2 and a half hours.

From the Algarve:
- Take the A2 highway in the direction of Lisbon, going through Castro Verde to Marateca.
- Exit to take the A13/N119 until you reach Infantado, following the N10 until Vila Franca de Xira.
- Then take the A1 north and exit at Torres Novas (A23).
- Follow the A23 and pass the city of Castelo Branco.
- Take the Covilha south exit.
- Drive to the centre of town and look for the route to Serra da Estrela.
Travelling time is approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Please note that during the month of July 2011 all check-ins and check-outs will be made at the Hotel dos Carqueijais, located 5 km away from Chalés de Montanha.