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...Serra da Estrela (English: Mountain Range of the Star) is the highest mountain range in Portugal and
includes mainland Portugal's highest point. The range is at 1,993 m (around 6,541 feet) above mean sea
level at its highest point. This point is not a distinctive mountain summit, but rather the highest point in a
plateau, being known as Torre ("Tower" in English). The Torre has the unusual feature of being a summit
that is accessible by paved road. The mountain range, situated between the municipalities of Seia,
Manteigas, Gouveia, Guarda and Covilhã, is about 100 km (62.13 miles) long and is 30 km (18.64 miles)
at its widest point. It is formed from a huge granite ridge that once formed the southern frontier of the
country. Due to its bizarrely shaped crags and gorges, mountain streams and lakes, beautiful forests and
magnificent views, the area ranks among Portugal’s outstanding scenic attractions and a year-round
resort area....
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