Rota das Faias, Serra da Estrela

Details and registration: https://montanhasdentro.pt/evento/110/rota-das-faias-serra-da-estrela On the slopes of São Lourenço lies one of the largest stands of beech trees in the Iberian Peninsula. The route is called the "Rota das Faias" (Beech Trail) and hardly needs any introduction. It is a surprising trail from start to finish, especially at the height of autumn. At this time of year, the beech trees turn this beautiful woodland into a spectacle of colour in shades of yellow, red and orange across the whole Manteigas valley. To…