Over the river from the centre in the hotel of the same name, this casual family-run restaurant scores across the board. The food is excellent – try the medalhão de vitela (veal steak) garnished with cheese and juniper berries – service is brisk, and its often crowded dining room creates a pleasant buzz, even in seemingly quiet periods.
Restaurant Vale do Zêzere
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
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3. Museu Municipal de Arte Moderna Abel Manta
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