Serra do Buçaco

#491 among destinations in Portugal

Natural feature, Nature, Natural attraction

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Facts and practical information

Serra do Buçaco is a mountain range in Portugal, formerly included in the province of Beira Litoral. The highest point in the range is the Cruz Alta at 549 m, which has views over the Serra da Estrela, the Mondego River valley and the Atlantic Ocean. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°20'60"N, 8°21'0"W

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Serra do Buçaco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buçaco Forest, Convento de Santa Cruz do Buçaco, Mealhada.

2 miNW
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Buçaco Forest
52 min walk • Buçaco Forest is an ancient, walled arboretum in the Centro region of Portugal and home to one of the finest dendrological collections in Europe.
2.1 miNW
Monastery
Convento de Santa Cruz do Buçaco
55 min walk • Convento de Santa Cruz do Buçaco is a former Carmelite monastery in the Mata Nacional do Buçaco protected forest of the Serra do Buçaco, Portugal. It was constructed in 1628. It closed in 1834 following the suppression of male religious orders and dissolution of the monasteries in Portugal at the end of the Portuguese Civil War.
5.6 miW
City
Mealhada
144 min walk • One of the main highlights of Mealhada is its renowned culinary scene, particularly its succulent roasted piglet known as "Leitão." This local delicacy has become synonymous with the city and attracts food enthusiasts from far and wide.

Serra do Buçaco

Facts and practical information

Serra do Buçaco plan & book

Serra do Buçaco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Buçaco Forest

Convento de Santa Cruz do Buçaco

Mealhada