Fundão and Portuguese cherries - A delight for sure

A pleasant stroll through the center of Portugal

Today we're going to travel beyond stunning landscapes and lush greenery! Let's feel and taste the flavors of Serra da Gardunha in the municipality of Fundão!
At this point, it's full of bright colors and delicious reds that we eat with our eyes alone, but as soon as we bite into each delicious fruit, our taste buds go through the roof, and the fleshy red fruit fills our mouths with saliva and delight.

Serra da Gardunha in Fundão

Calm down I'll explain! In the Serra da Gardunha, more precisely in Fundão, there is the largest cherry production you'll ever see! The landscapes and villages are beautiful. There's so much to see, but the tasty cherries, which are so famous they've even won a festival. so famous they've even won a festival!

Fundão cherry festival

The Fundão Cherry Festival takes place every year at the beginning of June, so don't be discouraged if you missed it. The cherries and their orchards continue to sprout until the end of July, beginning of August, and take a stroll through the orchards full of these little red fruits. Not to be missed! Now, maybe you can pick a few and have a picnic in the middle of the trees?

We did it and I can tell you that it's an unforgettable trip! Resting and eating at the foot of a cherry tree, with delicacies made from cherries, is simply SENSATIONAL! I suggest you try the cherry pastry, the cherry liqueur, or anything cherry. It's all so good, I can't tell you which is better.

An incredible itinerary!

In one weekend, you can discover a lot in one place. Can you imagine an itinerary with cherries, historic villages, schist villages and mountain villages all on the same route? Well, we've already seen cherries there, let's keep traveling.

Alpedrinha is one of Portugal's mountain villages. Its houses, streets and squares are beautiful and all made of stone. But I don't want to talk about beauty, I want to talk about a lively festival there! The Caminhos da Transumância Festival. It's unique in the country and the locals open their doors for three days of festivities! With lots of music, local products and tradition in the village of Alpedrinha. It's incredible! It takes place every year on the third weekend in September.

But it's not over yet! Next stop: here we go, and the ruins of a medieval castle welcome us from afar.
We've reached one of Portugal's twelve historic villages: Castelo Novo. The steep rocky outcrops in front of the landscape make it seem as if they are one thing, transforming the buildings and nature into something unique. It's beautiful.

The architecture of this region is unique, and the well-crafted stones, whether of the castle, squares or fountains, make everything a unique combination.

There are so many options for excursions. Who knows about a hot air balloon flight or even a canoe trip around Fundão? There's horse riding, schist villages, climbing and tree climbing! Tourism for all types and tastes.

Accommodation in Fundão

In this experience, we had the opportunity to visit two incredible establishments!

Cerca Design House

A place to rest and relax with the family between Serra da Estrela and Serra da Gardunha.

Cerca Design House is an extremely tasteful development, where the 17th century mansion has had its entire interior remodeled, preserving its charm.

There are two options for accommodation: traditional hotel rooms or complete houses! We opted for the house and all the comforts a family needs.

Waking up to birds singing and a beautiful swimming pool in front of our window is priceless! We collect unforgettable moments.

Pebble Convent

Have you ever thought about staying in an old convent full of history? We had this experience and we approve!

Right from the start we are surprised with welcome drinks in a reception area that shows us how luxurious the hotel is.

With its refinement, luxury and art, the hotel makes you want to enjoy every moment you're there, without even leaving.

Don't forget to take a look at the ceiling at night next to the restaurant, you're sure to be pleasantly surprised when you notice that the white of the ceiling gives way to a lush sky, or even an incredible forest!

In every nook and cranny, the whisper of granite with a sense of the secret of the supernatural, an ever-present vigilant witness to the miracles and legends of the convent, this is the essence of the hotel.

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