We are in Serra da Estrela!

Hi there! StarNatura now is in Seia, closer to serra da Estrela. Here you can find all kind of tradicional handcraft, typical food and wines. We still want to promote Fornos de Algodres, but now we can also make our trekkings and visits here, in Seia and in the Serra da Estrela. Merry Christmas and Happy 2011!

Several kinds of tours

Some important notes:
The time periods shown are based on the trekking activity. Any itinerary can be done by car, changing considerably its duration;
It’s possible to combine more than one tour per day, if that is the wish of the participant. It is also possible to divide the routes of a day in two half-days;
Any tour needs a pre-registration, with payment of 25% of the total;
Experiences vary between implementation and learning the art of tin, pottery, lace and embroidery, fabric paint, and fabric of bread, olive oil, cheese and sausage, etc. These can be combined with any roadmap, but is subject to the availability of professionals in each activity and the time of year in which (some) are performed;
There is the possibility of including a pic-nic lunch in any tour, by paying an additional € 5.50;
For larger groups, it is possible to have an expert archaeologist. (Schedule at least one month in advance)

Roman Tour
Duration: Half day (morning or afternoon)
We will visit some of the Roman ruins in the region.
Includes visit to the Center of Historical and Archaeological Interpretation of Fornos de Algodres (CIHAFA)

the Mills tour
Duration: 1 day
We will visit some of the existing mills in the county.
Includes visit to the Center of Historical and Archaeological Interpretation of Fornos de Algodres (CIHAFA)

Prehistoric tour
Duration: 1 day
We will visit some of the prehistoric remains in the region, such as dolmens and forts.
Includes visit to the Center of Historical and Archaeological Interpretation of Fornos de Algodres (CIHAFA)

Medieval tour
Duration: 2 full days
We visit the vast collection of medieval vestiges that exist in the region, such as some of the largest concentrations of non-anthropomorphic graves of the country.
Includes visit to the Center of Historical and Archaeological Interpretation of Fornos de Algodres (CIHAFA)

historic centers tour
Duration: 1 day
We will visit the historic centers of Algodres, Fornos de Algodres, Infias, Figueiró da Granja, Sobral Pichorro and Maceira.
Includes visit to the Center of Historical and Archaeological Interpretation of Fornos de Algodres (CIHAFA)

Mushrooms tour - under construction

Olive oil tour

Duration: 1 day
We will visit some wineries, and to observe the making of olive oil. Includes proof of olive oil and ricoitas (typical brunch).
Subject to availability of mills and the time of the year, as well as the quantity of olives collected. Normally this tour is done between November and March

Cheese tour
Duration: 1 day
We will visit some dairies, and to observe the making of cheese. Includes proof of cheese from Serra da Estrela.
Subject to availability of dairies and the time of year.

Water and wind Mills
Duration: 1 day
We will visit four water mills and one wind mill.

Rout of the artisans
Duration: half-day
We visit the artisans in their workplaces and to experience his art. Includes tin, pottery, embroidery and painting fabric.
Subject to availability of the artists.

Pilgrimage of the sheep:
Duration: not applied.
Subject to the dates of the festivities where this festival is held.

Route of ants:
Duration: half-day
Trekking that links Maceira to the Fraga da Pena. The ending place is one of the most significant vestiges of the Bronze Age.

Archeological Tours - Summer 2010

Archeological Tour

Date - 27th and 28th of February, Fornos de Algodres, Guarda, Portugal
Program:
Saturday - The trekking tour starts in the Matança Dolmen. After that we'll visit a roman bridge, a medieval cemetery and the remains of a roman street. The tour will end in a chapel of the XII th century. It's a 10 km trekk. In the evening we will have a tradicional dinner in a mill.

Sunday - We will start our trekking in Fornos de Algodres, in a roman sidewalk. After that we will visit a village with many archeological history, another dolmen and several other important and strategical archeological places. The trekk has 13.5 km.

Prices:
Adults - 34€ / children above 21 - 24€.
(it includes all anounced above - trekkings and dinner - and the insurant).

We can help you with the hotels and others details you need.
Make your reservations to reservas@starnatura.com or call (+ 351) 914 812 695 / 917 431 852.

2010 starts in February...

We are cold, it doesn´t stop raining and even the snow comes to visit from time to time...
Don't worry, in February, StarNatura will have 2 events that will make you forget all that.
Write in your calendar:

• 07 th of February - «Queijo da Serra» fair in Fornos de Algodres. We'll have more details in a few days...
• 27 th and 28 th of February - Fornos de Algodres archeological treeking tour - Saturday, 27 th - 11,5 km trekking joining part of the most important archeological monuments of the region. The day will end with a tipical dinner. Sunday, 28 th - 13,5 km trekking tour joining the other important archeological sites. In the end of the day you will have a surprise waiting. Prices and details in a few days.

We are waiting for your visit. Remember: if you bring a group of friends (6 ou more people) your event will be free, StarNatura will offer you the stay and the participation in the event, no charge.