# Things to see in Covilhã (Portugal): 21 places and when to go

> Covilhã is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Mountains (7), History (6). The best known are Torre, Gardunha and Serra do Açor. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/covilha/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Portugal · 40.2833, -7.5
- **Places:** 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/naturaleza/) (12) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/montana/) (7) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/historia/) (6) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/fauna/) (2) · Snow (1) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** OPO Porto, 146 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Torre, at 1,993 m.

## What to see in Covilhã

The places in and around Covilhã, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Torre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/estrela/): Highest point of continental Portugal · 11 km
- [Gardunha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/gardunha/): Protected area in Portugal · 23 km
- [Serra do Açor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/sao-pedro-de-acor/): Mountain range in central Portugal · 28 km
- [Centum Cellas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/torre-de-centum-cellas/): Building in Castelo Branco District, Portugal · 17 km
- [Castle of Belmonte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-belmonte/): Cultural heritage monument in Belmonte, Portugal · 15 km
- [Serra da Estrela Ski Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/estancia-de-ski-da-serra-da-estrela/): Ski resort in Portugal · 11 km
- [Pelourinho do Fundão](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pelourinho-do-fundao/): Pillory in Fundão, Portugal · 16 km
- [Serra da Cabeça Alta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/cabeca-alta/): Mountain in Portugal · 18 km
- [Casa dos Maias](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/casa-dos-maias/): 18th century manor house in Fundão, Portugal · 16 km
- [Castle of Castelo Novo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-castelo-novo/): Building in Castelo Novo, Castelo Branco District, Portugal · 23 km
- [Tulha dos Cabrais](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/ecomuseu-do-zezere/): Cultural heritage monument in Belmonte, Portugal · 15 km
- [Cabeço do Espinho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/fonte-espinho/): Mountain in Portugal · 20 km
- [Serra do Gomes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/gomes/): Mountain in Portugal · 17 km
- [Pillory of Covilhã](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pelourinho-da-covilha/): Pillory in Covilhã, Portugal · 525 m
- [Serra de Mor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/serra-de-mor/): Mountain in Portugal · 17 km
- [Poço do Inferno](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/waterfall-poco-do-inferno/): Nature · 10 km
- [Grande Rota das Aldeias Históricas - Variante](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/grande-rota-das-aldeias-historicas-variante/): Hiking · 12 km
- [Vila Galé Serra da Estrela](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/hotel-vila-gale-serra-da-estrela/): Hotel in Manteigas, Portugal · 12 km
- [Zêzere River](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/nascente-rio-zezere/): River in Portugal · 9.8 km
- [Serra da Gardunha (regional protected landscape)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/paisaje-potegido-regional-de-la-sierra-de-la-garduna/): Protected area in Portugal · 21 km
- [Praia Fluvial de Foz d'Égua](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-fluvial-de-foz-d-egua/): Hot spring bath · 27 km

## When to go to Covilhã

The best time to visit Covilhã is **April to October**; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 26 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 28 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 14 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 51 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 36 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 36 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 54 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 43 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 09 |

In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. In July, 20 of the 21 places are at their best.

When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Covilhã

The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 146 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.2833%2C-7.5)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.2833%2C-7.5)

## Other towns nearby

- [Seia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/seia/): 10 places · 22 km
- [Guarda, Portugal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/guarda/): 26 places · 35 km
- [Cabanas de Viriato](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/cabanas-de-viriato/): 12 places · 45 km
- [Castelo Branco, Portugal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-branco/): 16 places · 53 km
- [Viseu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/viseu/): 19 places · 54 km
- [Romãs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/romas/): 12 places · 56 km

And all of Portugal, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Covilhã?

The best known: [Torre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/estrela/), [Gardunha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/gardunha/), [Serra do Açor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/sao-pedro-de-acor/), [Centum Cellas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/torre-de-centum-cellas/), [Castle of Belmonte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-belmonte/). In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Covilhã?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09.

### How do you get to Covilhã?

The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 146 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.2833%2C-7.5) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Covilhã as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).