Serra da Estrela: access to the Torre closed due to snow and fog
Reporter Andreia Marques is in Piornos, in the Serra da Estrela. At the highest points of the mountain range there is snow and access routes are closed.
Snow forces closure of Serra da Estrela crossing road
Snowfall forced the closure of a road that crosses the central massif of the Serra da Estrela, disrupting travel through Portugal’s highest mainland mountain area. Travellers planning routes through the region should expect detours and check road‑service updates before driving in or through the highlands.
Serra da Estrela (the Estrela mountain range) is Portugal’s highest mountain range in central Portugal, with its highest point, Torre, at 1,993 metres. It’s a protected natural area and popular for hiking and winter sports; winter storms and snow can close roads across the massif, so expats travelling there in winter should check conditions and expect possible closures or the need for winter equipment.
Serra da Estrela continues to attract tourists despite cold and strong winds
On Monday there were no suitable conditions for visitors to enjoy the snow due to bad weather.
Sun draws thousands to Serra da Estrela's white blanket
Taking advantage of a sunny Saturday, thousands of people travelled to Serra da Estrela. Most were accompanied by family, especially their youngest children, who were able to play in the snow.
Weekend of strong winds, fog and rain in the Serra da Estrela
Temperatures remain below zero degrees Celsius.
Depression <em>Goretti</em> to bring rain and snow to the mainland on Thursday and Friday
Light rain is expected, mainly in the North and Centre. There will also be the possibility of snow on the highest points of the Serra da Estrela due to the passage of a cold front.
Rain and snow are on the way. Low-pressure system Goretti arrives this Thursday
IPMA forecasts the possibility of snowfall at the highest points of the Serra da Estrela.
Serra da Estrela starts the new year blanketed in white
Open roads and accumulated snow across the mountain range are drawing visitors.
Serra da Estrela hotels nearly sold out due to snow
With the Serra da Estrela covered in snow, and despite the weather conditions not always being favourable, many visitors arrive every day.
Year-end marked by cold, frost and possible snow in the Serra da Estrela
The weather in mainland Portugal will be dominated by a typically wintry pattern in the last days of the year, due to the influence of an anticyclone located south of Iceland.
Access to the Torre in Serra da Estrela reopened on Sunday morning
The mountain range experienced this month the heaviest snowfall in the past two winters.
Snow closes access to Torre on the central massif of Serra da Estrela
IPMA issued a yellow warning for these areas, with snowfall expected above 1,200 metres.
Heavy snowfall blankets Serra da Estrela, creating postcard‑worthy Christmas scenes
The mountain range recorded the heaviest snowfall of the past two winters.
Winter begins with snowfall, rough seas and an orange warning in 11 districts
Braga, Castelo Branco, Guarda, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real and Viseu are on orange alert for snowfall. Access routes to the Serra da Estrela are closed.
Roads closed due to snow
Home News Roads closed due to snow Roads closed due to snow Access to the central massif of the Serra da Estrela mountain range has been closed to traffic since 7:20 am due to snowfall, a civil protection source said.
Portugal ski resort now open
Home News Portugal ski resort now open Portugal ski resort now open The Serra da Estrela Ski Resort officially opened to the public this Thursday, December 18th, with the initial availability of three green slopes, supported by a ski lift and a conveyor belt.
Snowfall Closes Access to Serra da Estrela
Heavy snowfall has resulted in the closure of access routes to Serra da Estrela, affecting travel and tourism in the region.
