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Miradouro da Cruz Alta

Luso, Mealhada

Presentation
This is the highest point of Serra do Buçaco (Buçaco Mountain), at the height of 547, where it starts sloping towards Luso. It?s a privileged place to enjoy the landscape of Buçaco. The view from this vantage spot is dazzling, as from here you can see the Atlantic Ocean (West), Serra da Estrela (Southeast) and Serra do Caramulo (Northeast).

Notes

It?s cross was built in the 17th century to replace the old wooden cross that was destroyed by lightning. It is made of polished stone, and symbolizes the final stage of the cross of the Via Sacra.

Characteristics

Acesso ao Recurso
On Horse
By Foot
Private car
Tourist Bus
Double traction van
Van
Public Mini-Bus
Tour Mini-Bus
Moto-Taxi
Taxi
Actividades desenroladas dentro do recurso turístico
Birdwatching
Wildlife Observation
Flora Observation
Walk
Cycling
Horse Rides
Bicycle Rides
Taking pictures and filming
Contacts
Miradouro da Cruz Alta


Coordinates: N: 40º22'18, W: 8º21'56
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