Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Igreja de Santa Maria
(Rua 1 Dezembro)
The narrow, winding streets west of Praça do Município have a quiet
charm, and in the midst of them is the Igreja de Santa Maria, with a startling facade
covered in
azulejos
.
CHURCH
Ponte Pedonal Penedos Altos
This striking pedestrian bridge spans the valley east of the old town. It's immediately no-
ticeable for its loftiness (52m at its top point) and unusual zigzag trajectory. Built by João
Luís Carrilho da Graça, it's won rave reviews in architecture circles since its opening in
2009.
BRIDGE
Sleeping
Hotel Covilhã Jardim
HOTEL
€
( 275 322 140;
www.hotelcovilhajardim.com
;
Jardim Público 40; s/d Apr-Dec €30/45, Jan-Mar €35/55;
)
This amiable, bright, modern family-run place sits on the municipal gardens. All rooms
have lots of natural light and leafy views of the park or sweeping panoramas of the sur-
rounding mountains (room 110 has both), and one is wheelchair-accessible. The cafe
downstairs is another plus. Note: though we employ the wi-fi icon here, access is by
cable.
Hotel Solneve
HOTEL
€
( 275 323 001;
www.solneve.pt
;
Rua Visconde da Coriscada 126; s/d €25/51; )
With views of
Covilhã's main square, this grand pink hotel in the heart of town has spotless, high-
ceilinged rooms that have been recently modernised and offer great value. Facilities are
good, with minibars, a decent restaurant and a swimming pool downstairs, plus off-street
parking (€2.50). Pricier rooms include jet baths.
Residêncial Panorama
GUESTHOUSE
€
