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To meet the city’s mobility needs, this service is designed to connect neighbourhoods with the public transport network, making it easier for all citizens to move within their local areas and between neighbourhoods and key destinations such as the city centre, the hospital, university campuses, and other important points across Covilhã.
Discover the new Serra Shuttle service – Covilhã to Torre.
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For those visiting Covilhã without a private vehicle, taxis are a great option for getting around the city. You can easily find a taxi at various designated locations:
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The Carpinteira Bridge is one of the tallest pedestrian bridges in Portugal, standing 52 metres high — equivalent to a 17-storey building. Its sinuous, segmented design stretches dramatically across the valley, measuring approximately 220 metres long and 4.4 metres wide.
This bridge, designed for walking and cycling, crosses the Carpinteira valley and granite hills along the river. It offers unique views of old textile factory façades and the granite terraces of the Râmolas de Sol, former wool-drying platforms, now visible from above. The bold geometry of the bridge shapes the visual experience, offering sweeping views of both the Serra da Estrela and the Cova da Beira. It is widely considered one of the most impressive pedestrian bridges in Portugal.
Its construction, alongside the Garden Lifts, connects the traditional working-class neighbourhood of Penedos Altos to the Municipal Garden, reducing travel time by around 30 minutes.
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These two lifts, built in stages, complete the journey between Penedos Altos and the Garden via the Pedestrian Bridge. To travel from Rua Marquês d’Ávila e Bolama to the Municipal Garden, users take the lifts in two sections. With glass fronts, these lifts offer spectacular views of the mountains and the Carpinteira valley.
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One of the main goals of this lift is to improve pedestrian access between the UBI campus area and the historic city centre. The free access replaces a challenging climb of 90 metres and 162 steps along the Santo André Staircase, connecting Rua Marquês d’Ávila e Bolama — one of the city’s main arteries — to the Municipal Square beside the ancient city walls.
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The Goldra Lift is also available to help people reach the Central Library or Campus I of the University of Beira Interior on Rua Marquês d’Ávila e Bolama. Visitors can park their vehicles in the free parking zone at Goldra Park and easily continue their journey on foot.
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Another key feature of Covilhã’s urban mobility plan is the São João Funicular. This free mode of transport not only offers breathtaking views over the Cova da Beira region, but also connects the traditional Rodrigo neighbourhood to Largo de São João de Malta.
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As part of its urban mobility plan, Covilhã offers two strategically located car parks to ensure convenience for both visitors and residents. Whether you choose the Pelourinho Car Park in the heart of the city or the Station Car Park next to the railway station, you’ll always find a practical and affordable parking option.
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Covilhã’s cycle-sharing system includes 40 electric bikes and 21 stations conveniently located across the city, available every day, all year round.
These shared bikes are ideal for exploring Covilhã’s many attractions. Their electric motor assistance makes riding around the mountain city effortless and enjoyable. This fun and user-friendly system is helping to reshape the way people move through Covilhã.
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