Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Gouveia
POP 3800 / ELEV 650M
Gouveia, draped across a hillside 5km from the N17, is a charming blend of the contem-
porary and historic in a small-town setting. Pleasantly laid out, with parks and public gar-
dens, it offers sufficient accommodation, food and transport to be a good base for explor-
ing the northwestern side of the
parque natural
. Sights are few, but the pretty
azulejo
-
clad church and the splendid views keep the eyes interested.
Sleeping & Eating
Parque de Campismo
CAMPGROUND
€
Curral do Negro
( 961 350 810; EN 232, Km 79; sites per adult/child/tent/car €3.20/1.80/2.80/4; )
Generously
shaded with oaks, pines and chestnuts, this scenically located place offers camp sites plus
three modern bungalows sleeping six to eight. It's reached via a steeply winding climb
3km southeast of town.
Casas do Toural
(
COTTAGE
€€
927 971 221;
www.casasdotoural.pt
; Rua Direita 74; 2-person cottage €55-70, 4-person cottage €100-108;
)
This gorgeous ensemble of restored houses surrounds an immaculately kept hillside
farm-garden in the centre of town. Most rooms feature exposed stone walls, kitchens, fire-
places and living rooms. Book in advance on weekends. For longer-term guests, owner
Maria José offers guided hikes into the Serra da Estrela. Apartments are self-catering, but
if you want breakfast, it's available for a little extra.
B&B, CAMPGROUND
€€
Quinta das Cegonhas
( 238 745 886;
www.cegonhas.com
; Nabaínhos; sites per 2 adults, tent & car €17.50, d €61, apt €69-91;
)
This restored 17th-century
quinta
(country estate) 6km northeast of Gouveia has nice
views, terraced tent sites, private rooms and self-catering apartments. The Dutch owners
offer a wealth of information about local hikes and can arrange multiday excursions. If
you'd rather just kick up your feet and relax, head to the pool and lounge area. Sociable
evening meals are available.
Hotel Monteneve
HOTEL
€€
