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Edition 58
20.06.2022 • 03.07.2022
Covilhã, beautifully located at the heart of Serra da Estrela, has on wool the main core of its urban identity. A 48 hours-tour across the enduring memories of Covilhã, Factory City, and wool-inspired projects Past and future woven together.
48 hours in Covilhã
Covilhã, beautifully located at the heart of Serra da Estrela, has on wool the main core of its urban identity. This 48 hours tour leads you across the enduring memories of Covilhã, Factory City, as well as the most challenging wool-inspired projects heading to the future. Past and future woven together.
Sleeping in Covilhã
The mountain city of Covilhã offers welcoming hotels, where guests can enjoy all the comfort at quite affordable prices. In the surroundings of Covilhã there are also truly unique accommodations at the heart of the stunning natural setting of Serra da Estrela.
Parsnip, pastries & other delights
The city of Covilhã offers its visitors truly unique gastronomic delights, deeply rooted in the historical past of the once factory-city. A major example is the Covilhã pastry, a very popular speciality among the communities of wool factory workers. Covilhã is also known as the parsnip capital. Parsnip is a root vegetable that looks like a carrot, but has the colour of a turnip. Its unique flavour is actually of mix of them, yet sweeter. These and other delicacies at the enchanting mountain city of Covilhã !
WOOL
The welcoming town of Covilhã at the foothill of Serra da Estrela is the epicentre of the street art scene in Center of Portugal. WOOL is also the name of the first festival for street art in Center of Portugal, which has been held annually since 2011 with the help of many local volunteers.
New Hand Lab
New Hand Lab is a sustainable enterprise of creative passionate technology. Based in the city of Covilhã, a prestigious wool-producing centre, this enterprise pays a tribute to the glorious past of wool industry in the region.
Architectural icons
Covilhã is a perfect destination for fans of architecture. Prestigious Portuguese architects have left their imprint on the city landscape, connecting different areas and improving the life of local community. No wonder that this city with challenging multi-layered topography has many lifts that facilitate mobility within the urban space. Ideal for both locals and visitors.
University of Beira Interior
The UBI - University of Beira Interior is beyond any doubt a powerful engine of the development of Covilhã, as well as part of its historical singularity. A living testimony of the glorious past of the Factory City. A centre of progress with eyes on the future.