Houses
Casa Cerro da Correia (36934/AL) and Casa da Sicó (100194/AL) are located in Portugal, in the heart of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, and the Estrela Geopark, at 3 kms (8 minutes drive) from the village of Manteigas. The two mountain accommodations (with separate entrances) were built side by side and receive up to 8 guests each. They can be booked together for groups of up to 16 guests. Each accommodation has 4 bedrooms, heating systems, fireplace, living room, dinning room, equipped kitchen, patio, garden and free parking.
Other amenities: Fridge, stove, microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, dishes, pans, plates, television and wifi, patio table and chairs, books and games, bath gel and shampoo, towels, bedroom linen and covers, baby cot/crib…
In this hike we will follow the footsteps of the shepherd and his herd, looking for the greenest pastures. You’ll be part of the shepherd’s workday, listen to his stories and enter in communion with nature through smell, hearing, feeling and tasting. At the end of the activity, upon arriving at the pasture, we will share with him a meal.
We will taste a special selection of sheep and goat cheeses accompanied by various delicacies that complement and enhance its flavor, such as wine, jams or fresh fruits.
We will tell you the stories and legends surrounding Serra da Estrela cheese and explain the culture and traditions that make it such a special product.
Before painting we’ll search for pigments in the forest. You don’t need to go far to discover the most suitable vegetable, rock or tree that gives a special tone. While exploring, we’ll talk about Serra da Estrela ecosystem and, later, you’ll learn the diverse processes to achieve different colors and, then, you’ll paint with them.
In all our experiences we combine the incredible natural heritage of Serra da Estrela, with the immense cultural and human heritage of the community in which we live. What surrounds us is our work base, so that in our activities a genuine and authentic immersion in the life of this territory is possible.
Even gastronomic experiences always lead us to share our knowledge of the mountain, whether they are the picnics that occur in places of special natural beauty, the activity “Glean the Forest” or the event “Serra da Estrela Recipes”. These experiences allow us to transmit the wisdom and stories we receive from older people, be they friends, family, or the people we interview. We serve for anyone that follows a specific diet or has a food allergies or intolerances: gluten free, vegan, keto… Just tell us.
Services we provide:
• “Follow the shepherd – Serra da Estrela”
• “Serra da Estrela chesse tasting”
• “Paint with natural colors”
• “Traditional Recipes of Serra da Estrela”
• “Glean the forest – Serra da Estrela”
• “Birdwatching in Serra da Estrela”
• “Explore senses in the woods”
• Picnics
Nature and Gastronomy
What has always been natural in our daily lives - reducing consumption and waste, being an active part of our community - has become strategic in our company. Our action is visible in different areas, such as environmental protection, transparent company management, the establishment of local and institutional partnerships, the promotion of natural and cultural heritage and social responsibility. We are therefore a company certified by Biosphere in sustainable tourism since June 2019. A recognition that we have been renewing to this day. In December of 2025 we've received the "ESG - Sustainability Engaged Certification" by Turismo de Portugal.
We also have regenerative action when necessary. Among other actions, we've cut down the old pine forest (which is not an indigenous tree in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park) and planted local species, such as black oak, holm oak, yew, strawberry tree, rowan and laurel. And we protect the sprouts that grow spontaneously on our land. Furthermore we let our garden develop spontaneously, only with native species, which generates food for insects and birds in the region and reduces the need for watering.
