Buy House in Viseu

Set on a plateau high in the hills of Beira Alta, the regional capital of Viseu retains a medieval feel to what was once a walled center and has been an important crossroads since Roman times. In fact, the Romans kept a large garrison of soldiers here, the most important yet to be uncovered by archaeologists in Portugal and the buildings of which apparently covered around 40 square hectares.

Viseu is a city unknown to many tourists (especially foreigners), however, it has much to offer, unlike other cities in Portugal! It’s not by chance that this city has been elected several times as the best city to live in Portugal.

Located in Central Portugal, Viseu and its wonderful surroundings have so much to see, and you won’t need to stay in more than one hotel to visit all these places.

After you visit the wonderful places in Viseu, you’ll have the opportunity to go to other amazing locations within a 100 km radius such as Douro Valley, the beautiful Serra da Estrela, the 12 historic villages of Portugal, Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, and the National Forest of Buçaco.

However, one of the major attractions of Viseu is found in the mountains and hills which surround the town. To the south and southeast, the Serra da Estrela is one of the most popular recreational destinations of the Portuguese all year round and contains the highest points in mainland Portugal. In the colder months, winter sports such as skiing are available in its snowy peaks and through the summer it is a peaceful and beautiful place in which to walk, fish, picnic, and camp. Various routes guide the driver through the mountain range taking in breathtaking views, lakes, gorges, streams, tiny remote villages, and some places which feel remarkably untouched by modern life. The Mondego River starts here and wildlife thrives in many forms, including wolves. Traditionally, dogs left in the hills to protect flocks of sheep have worn collars with long metal spikes to protect them from their wild cousins or other predators. These dogs have typically been a hardy breed unique to the Estrela Mountains