Overview
Covilhã serves as the gateway to Serra da Estrela, the center of Portugal's winter sports. The city proper has 35,000 residents, while the municipality is home to 52,000 people.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Standard European SIM cards work in Covilhã. Mobile coverage available through Portuguese carriers.
Money
Portugal uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs available in the city center. Credit cards accepted at hotels and larger establishments.
Tourist information
Posto de Turismo (Tourist Office) at Praça do Município is open Tu-Sa 09:00-12:30 & 14:00-17:30. Welcome Center available at www.visitcovilha.com for brochures and information.
Transport
Comboios de Portugal trains connect Covilhã to Lisbon, Coimbra, Guarda, and Castelo Branco. Rede Expressos and other bus companies serve major Portuguese cities from the Covilhã bus station on Alameda da Europa.
Weather
Mild Mediterranean climate with regular snowfall in higher areas like Penhas da Saúde. City center receives minimal snow accumulation. Best time for skiing is December through March.