Parque natural de la Sierra de la Estrella

Miradores y presas en el parque natural de la Sierra de la Estrella

Viewpoints and Dams

This collection features the high-altitude engineering and natural landmarks of Portugal's Serra da Estrela. It highlights major hydroelectric structures like the 1912 Lagoa Comprida dam and the Caldeirão dam near Guarda. The list also includes granite-rich viewpoints such as Miradouro de São Lourenço and the Varanda dos Pastores, alongside the 10-meter Poço do Inferno waterfall, offering a comprehensive look at the region's water management and glacial landscapes.

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Cascata Poço do Inferno

A 10-meter waterfall located at an altitude of 1,080 meters, surrounded by dense vegetation and steep rock faces.

Barragem de Vale do Rossim

Located in the Guarda district, this dam impounds the Ribeira da Fervença at an altitude of approximately 1,437 meters.

Barragem do Caldeirão

Situated 2 kilometers west of Guarda, this dam creates a large reservoir used for water supply and electricity generation in the Beira Interior region.

Posto de Vigia Piçarrinhas

A fire observation tower providing panoramic views over the surrounding forest and mountain ridges.

Miradouro Mocho Real

A high-altitude viewpoint overlooking the Caldeirão Dam and the Mondego River valley.

Albufeira de Lagoa Comprida

The largest reservoir in Serra da Estrela, featuring a dam wall originally constructed from granite in 1912 to support hydroelectric power.

Albufeira de Covão do Ferro

A high-altitude reservoir located near the Alforfa glacial valley, serving as part of the regional water management system.

Miradouro de São Lourenço

Offers expansive views across the Zêzere glacial valley and the town of Manteigas from an elevation of over 1,100 meters.

Miradouro Quinta da Vargem

A viewpoint located on the southern slopes of the mountain range, overlooking the Cova da Beira region.

Miradouro da Varanda dos Pastores

Situated on a high plateau, this site provides views of the granite landscapes and traditional grazing lands of the central massif.

Miradouro do Alto dos Livros

A scenic point located near the high peaks, offering vistas of the rugged geological formations characteristic of the Estrela range.

Barragem do Lagoacho

A dam in the Guarda district that impounds the Covão do Urso to form a high-altitude reservoir.

Albufeira de Vale do Rossim

A large reservoir situated at 1,437 meters, known for its surrounding granite boulders and high-altitude ecosystem.

Barragem do Pateiro

A dam structure located near the Caldeirão reservoir, associated with regional water control.

Presa da Ponte de Jugais

A small dam or weir located near the village of Jugais on the Alva River.

Barragem do Covão do Forno

Part of the complex hydroelectric system near Lagoa Comprida, collecting water from high-altitude streams.

Barragem do Covão do Curral

A high-altitude dam integrated into the water diversion system of the central mountain massif.

Albufeira do Covão do Curral

A mountain reservoir located near the Covão do Curral dam, used for hydroelectric storage.

Penha de Prados

A rocky peak and viewpoint at an altitude of approximately 1,000 meters, offering views toward the Mondego valley and Celorico da Beira.

Albufeira do Lagoacho

A reservoir formed by the Lagoacho dam, situated in the central region of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park.