The picture-perfect town of Manteigas is located in the Guarda District of central Portugal. The town is positioned in the heart of the glacial Vale do Zezere, amidst lush forests, grassy meadows and bubbling streams. It is easy to while away hours here wandering through the winding cobbled alleyways that lead through the town’s inclined streets, past stone buildings and stately old cathedrals. But there is more to be explored beyond the town’s borders in the form of scenic hiking trails and the Caldas de Manteigas hot springs, where you can wallow in mineral-rich thermal baths. For a dose of adrenaline, make sure to spend a morning taking the thrilling ride up the dramatic Torre mountain, to take in magnificent vistas of the valleys.