Guarda, the high city built in granite, might remind you of a bride, all dressed in white snow in the winter months. If you stay at the Youth Hostel in Guarda, you'll definitely fall in love with this town. The monuments and the quiet mountain villages tell the tale of their own history. On the outskirts of the Serra da Estrela mountain range, the steep slopes invite you to accept nature's challenge and go hiking or rock-climbing. Hiking is definitely the thing to do around here, since it is the best way to get to the places that are more out-of-the-way. But if you're looking for some fun, Spain is right next-door, with villages like Ciudad Rodrigo and cities like Salamanca.
