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Guarda and surroundings Guide

Guarda is a harmonious district, rich in cultural heritage and nature.

The city of the same name is the highest in the country (1056m above sea level) and also the one with the purest air in Portugal.

About 20 minutes from the city you can reach the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, the highest mountain range in the country and the highest point in Portugal (1993m).

A district that breathes nature and authenticity: it is in this region that our traditional Portuguese knives are made, which you can use to taste the cheese specialties of the region.

Find the list of our best places to visit in the district of Guarda in Portugal 👇

Region
Central
Population
143 019
Area
5 518 km2
Beaches?
No

Places to visit in the district of Guarda

Best time to visit the district of Guarda

The district of Guarda is mountainous: the climate is cold in winter and hot in summer. If you like to ski, don't hesitate to go to the Serra da Estrela in winter, where it snows regularly. However, if you prefer to visit Guarda and its surroundings in the sun, go between mid-June and mid-September.

Temperature average / minimum / maximum per month

Month
Average
Minimum
Maximum
January
5.6°
2.8°
8.5°
February
9.4°
5.6°
13.1°
March
8.2°
3.9°
12.4°
April
9.5°
5.9°
13.1°
May
17.7°
11.8°
23.6°
June
15.7°
10°
21.3°
July
23.4°
16.5°
30.2°
August
19.9°
13.7°
26°
September
17.9°
12.9°
22.9°
October
11.2°
7.4°
15°
November
9.5°
6.8°
12.2°
December
4.9°
2.4°
7.5°
Source: Based on 2020 data from the Portuguese National Institute of Statistics