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Serra da Estrela (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɛʁɐ ðɐ (ɨ)ʃˈtɾelɐ], "Mountain Range of the Star") is the highest mountain range in Continental Portugal. It is the westernmost constituent range and one of the highest in the Sistema Central. It includes mainland Portugal's highest point at 1,993 m (6,539 ft) above mean sea level at its highest point (the summit of the Pico mountain in the Portuguese Azores islands is higher, however). This point is not a distinctive mountain summit, but rather the highest point in a plateau, being known as Torre ("Tower" in English). Torre has the unusual feature of being a summit that is accessible by paved road. The peak has a topographic prominence of 1204 m and its parent peak is Pico Almanzor, in Spain.
There is a ski resort at the summit, named Vodafone Ski Resort.
The mountain range, situated between the municipalities of Seia, Manteigas, Gouveia, Guarda and Covilhã, is about 100 km (62.14 mi) long and is 30 km (18.64 mi) 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.
Covão dos Conchos - Lagoon with Waterfall Inside - O Segredo da Serra da Estrela - 4K Ultra HD
Serra da Estrela, Portugal 4K (UHD)
Vilas e Aldeias da Serra da Estrela
Drone revela segredo escondido da Serra da Estrela
Vida Selvagem - Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela & Estância de Ski & Lagoa Comprida aerial view - 4K Ultra HD
Estância de Ski da Serra da Estrela 2015
Autumn until winter | Serra da Estrela, Portugal | 4K
Serra da Estrela Ski Resort and Torre Aerial View
Serra da Estrela - Portugal