Rating : 4 stars
Size : 79 rooms
Currency : EUR

• Parking
• Restaurant
• Bar
• 24-Hour Front Desk
• Newspapers
• Garden
• Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests
• Free Parking
• Elevator
• Safety Deposit Box
• Soundproofed Rooms
• Heating
• Luggage Storage
• Ski Storage
• All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

• Fishing
• Skiing
• Games Room
• Children's Playground
• Billiards
• Darts
• Canoeing
• Hiking
• Cycling
• Horse Riding
• Ski School

• Room Service
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities
• Babysitting/Child Services
• Laundry
• Dry Cleaning
• Breakfast in the Room
• Ironing Service
• Bridal Suite
• Internet Services
• Currency Exchange
• Bicycle Rental
• Packed Lunches
• Car Rental
• Fax/Photocopying
• Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

Penhas da Saúde
6200-073 Covilhã (Serra da Estrela)

The mountain village sits right in the heart of Serra da Estrela, harmoniously nestled within the urban setting of Penhas da Saúde, at an altitude of 1500 metres. It consists of the Serra da Estrela Hotel and the Mountain Chalets,1 0 minutes away from the Vodafone Ski Resort. And slightly below the village, overlooking Cova da Beira, sits the typical Estalagem Varanda dos Carqueijais. Discover this group of hotel resorts that are built to standards of excellence that match the highest mountain in Portugal. The Vodafone Ski Resort is located at Torre, Seia County, right in the centre of the nature reserve, at an altitude of 2000 metres. Covered in a mantle of snow from December to April, thanks to an innovative artificial snow-producing process, the ski resort houses the support infrastructures for the practice of winter sports and provides sophisticated facilities such as latest-generation mechanical lifts and a modern pass identification system for the lifts. The Vodafone Ski Resort is the top destination in Portugal for lovers of winter sports, entertainment, and strong emotions. Activities include mushing (dog sledding), sleigh rides and snow motorcycles. You can rent a range of equipment, such as alpine skis and snowboards.

By Car: From Lisbon: - Take the A1 north and exit at Torres Novas (A23). - Follow the A23 and pass the city of Castelo Branco. - Take the Covilhã south exit. - Drive to the centre of town and look for the route to Serra da Estrela. The journey takes approximately 2 and a half hours. From Porto/Aveiro: - Take the A1 south. - At Albergaria, follow the A25 in the direction of Viseu. - Pass the Guarda exit (still on the A25 route) and drive through to Covilhã on the A23. - Take the Covilhã 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 Dão, in the direction of Mangualde. - Follow the A25 and pass the Guarda exit (still on the A25 route). - Take the Covilhã north exit. - Drive to the centre of town and look for the route to Serra da Estrela. (Travelling time is 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 Covilhã south exit. - Drive to the centre of town and look for the route to Serra da Estrela. Travelling time is 4 hours and 45 minutes.