You can find a lot of information on the internet. We have chosen a number of websites for you to enjoy in preparation for your holiday! Should you find any other interesting website, please inform us.
General information about the region and Portugal
www.visitportugal.com website of the Portuguese Tourist Board with a wealth of information in a number of languages.
http://www.insideportugaltravel.com/ general information on Portugal and for the centre of Portugal http://www.visitcentro.com/en/
Information about what to do and to see in the Serra da Estrela
Hiking
You can find 16 trails http://www.manteigastrilhosverdes.com/en/
From Piodão to Chãs d Égua 
Information about the slate stone village Piódão
You can find more slatestone villages here: http://www.aldeiasdoxisto.pt/detalhepercurso/348/6/363/1114/2
Benfeita to Fraga da Pena
Skiing
During Winter…is there snow for skiing? Look up at http://www.skiserradaestrela.com/
There is also more and more information on Facebook! Just search for:
Aldeias Portugal; Aldeias do Xisto; Rica-e-bela-Serra do Açor; aldeias de montanha; serradaestrela ; Oliveira do Hospital
Coimbra
Information about what to do and to see in Coimbra
Gastronomy
This area is famous for its Serra da Estrela cheese!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serra_da_Estrela_cheese
http://thecheeselover.blogspot.pt/2011/07/serra-da-estrela-portugals-mont-dor.html
Geocaching
Is becoming more and more popular. There are many caches hidden in this region.