Category: Culture and Entertainment > Tourist Attraction
District: Castelo Branco > Covilhã > Cortes do Meio
The Penhas da Saúde Swimming Pool is located in the locality of Penhas da Saúde, a mountain resort that is part of the Serra da Estrela. It is situated in the municipality of Covilhã, district of Castelo Branco, and is located in the surroundings of Cortes do Meio. Its position in the mountains provides an environment of pure air and views of the surrounding mountainous landscape.
This facility offers visitors a space for leisure and refreshment within the resort's context. Complementing the experience of staying in the mountains, the swimming pool allows visitors to enjoy the water in a natural setting. It provides an opportunity to appreciate the atmosphere of the Serra da Estrela, offering a distinct way to experience the mountains, especially during hotter periods.
The Penhas da Saúde Swimming Pool demonstrates integration with the surrounding landscape. As a constructed facility, its positioning is designed to allow the enjoyment of the natural scenery, incorporating it into the user experience. Its design seeks to respect the mountain environment, serving as a point from which it is possible to observe the rock formations and characteristic vegetation of the mountains.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.31052172, -7.55415794
Coordinates DMS: 40°18'37.9"N 07°33'15.0"W