The topography of continental Portugal is extraordinary for its wide diversity in such a small territory. It is in the North and Centre regions that it is possible to find the largest number of mountains, with the highest point of the country in the “Tower” of the Estrela Mountain (Serra da Estrela), where it frequently snows during Winter. Turbulent waters from the Rivers Mondego, Zêzere, Alva, and tributaries, glide over these mountains separated by several valleys, some covered in ice… Many of these mountains are part of the network “Natura 2000”, of Geoparks that are European classifications, as well as of the Unesco.

On the Lousã mountain (Serra da Lousã) with its magical forests, there still are historical, ancient, and mysterious shale villages. On the mountains of Freita and Arestal, we can observe an austere plateau contrasting with their impressive waterfalls and troubled rivers. On the Arrábida mountain, we discover an astonishing Mediterranean landscape, with an unforgettable view of the sea.

Along the course of the Portuguese rivers, between mountains and valleys, the fluvial beaches also are true havens surrounded by crystal-clear waterfalls, trees, and grassed areas; the fluvial beaches that stand out are Loriga-Seia, Senhora da Piedade in Lousã, Penhas Dourada in Serra da Estrela, Fragas de Sao Simao and many other to dive in…
More to the South, the landscapes become flatter, yet, the Monchique Mountain (Serra de Monchique), a true garden in Algarve, is worth a visit… Without forgetting about the fabulous historic and architectural role, still visible in the countryside cities, such as Chaves, Lamego, Bragança, Monsanto, Monsaraz, Évora, Moura…