52 Travel Destinations That Are Perfect for People Who Hate Crowds
38. Serra da Estrela, Portugal: Snow and Stillness in the Iberian Highlands
Portugal’s highest mountain range, Serra da Estrela, remains one of its least-touristed. In winter, its granite peaks hold snow and skiing; in summer, crystal-clear river beaches and glacial valleys offer refuge from the heat. Stop in villages like Manteigas, taste the famed local cheese, and walk shepherd paths once used for transhumance. It’s Portugal, unpolished and quiet.
