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This service connects local neighborhoods with the city’s public transport network, making it easier to move between residential areas, the city center, the hospital, and university campuses.
Explore the new Serra Shuttle service: Covilhã – Torre
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For visitors without a car, taxis are a convenient way to get around. You’ll find taxis at:
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Spanning the Carpinteira stream valley, this is one of Portugal’s tallest pedestrian bridges: 52m high, 220m long, and 4.4m wide. Designed for walking and cycling, it cuts across the granite hillsides and abandoned factories—former wool drying terraces known as Râmolas de Sol. Its unique design offers spectacular views of Serra da Estrela and the Cova da Beira valley. It also connects Penedos Altos to the Municipal Garden, shortening old routes by up to 30 minutes.
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Two-tier elevators connect Penedos Altos to the Municipal Garden. The glass panels offer panoramic views of the mountains and river valley.
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Built to ease access between the UBI university area and the historic center, avoiding the 162-step staircase between Rua Marquês d’Ávila and Praça do Município.
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Ideal for reaching the Central Library and University Campus I from the Goldra car park.
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A key element of Covilhã’s mobility plan, this free funicular offers a scenic ride and connects the Rodrigo neighborhood to Largo de São João de Malta.
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Covilhã has two main parking areas for residents and visitors:
Park easily and affordably in Covilhã!
Covilhã offers 40 electric bikes and 21 docking stations throughout the city, available year-round.
Perfect for exploring Covilhã’s many attractions, the electric-assisted bikes offer a fun, easy way to get around the mountain city—reshaping the concept of urban mobility.
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