Snowfall forces closure of Serra da Estrela roads
Snowfall has led to the closure of several road sections in the central massif of the Serra da Estrela mountain range. The National Civil Protection Authority (Autoridade Nacional de Emergência e Proteção Civil) confirmed that segments of the National Road (Estrada Nacional or EN) 339, including the route to the Torre summit, were closed to traffic late Tuesday.
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.
