Nature, heritage, spirituality and authentic flavours. Between the Serra da Lousã and its rivers, schist villages, monasteries, sanctuaries and hiking trails, Miranda do Corvo invites you to slow down, discover and savour.

From chanfana to suckling pig, from heritage to landscape, this is a place to experience at your own pace, with Coimbra just next door. Miranda do Corvo is not just visited. It is lived.

Miranda do Corvo in 3 Days

Nature, heritage, spirituality and generous flavours

Day 1 – Mountains, River and Spirituality

Start your day at the Serra da Lousã Biological Park, the largest collection of Portuguese wildlife in a natural habitat. Among bears, lynxes and deer, the morning goes by effortlessly. Be sure to visit the Mind Space Museum and the Living Museum of Arts and Crafts.

Follow the PR4 MCV – Along the River trail, walking beside the Dueça River to the Albarrol waterfall. After lunch, visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Piedade de Tábuas and end the day at the Universalist Ecumenical Temple, a unique place in the world, open to all beliefs.

Day 2 – History, Villages and Contemporary Creation

Walk through the historic centre: the Town Hall, pillory and the banks of the Alheda River. Climb to Alto do Calvário, passing Fonte dos Amores, the parish church, and the old castle cistern.

Visit a pottery workshop or a "Living Shop" to see traditional craftsmanship. In the afternoon, head to the Schist Village of Gondramaz. On the way down, stop at Sr. Falcão’s Historic Shop and discover the contemporary architecture of the Casa das Artes.

Day 3 – Heritage, Flavours and Landscape

Visit the impressive Monastery of Santa Maria de Semide, the birthplace of chanfana, and continue to the Sanctuary of Senhor da Serra.

After lunch, relax at the Segade River Beach and enjoy the sunset over the vineyard landscapes of Lamas.

At the Table: Authentic Gastronomy

Discover the local flavours: chanfana, wedding soup, negalhos, serrabulho, and the unique convent dessert nabada. The region also offers excellent suckling pig and international cuisine options.

One Proposal, Many Possibilities

This is just a starting point. Shape the itinerary to your own pace. Enjoy easy access via Metrobus, A13 or N17-1. Explore world-class hiking trails or nearby mountain villages.

Miranda do Corvo is not just visited. It is lived.