The municipality of Manteigas lies in Guarda district, in the Beiras, in central Portugal: according to the 2021 census it is home to 2,909 people, over 122.0 km².
With about 24 inhabitants per km², it is a sparsely populated area of countryside, small villages and wide open spaces, typical of inland Portugal. Of the 14 municipalities in Guarda district, it is number 14 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 32 km south-west of Guarda, the capital. The nearest major city is Coimbra, about 75 km away.
Within the municipality of Manteigas are destinations covered in our guides: Serra da Estrela.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Covilhã (12 km), Seia (14 km), Belmonte (16 km), Sortelha (28 km), Guarda (29 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Manteigas; all the municipalities in Guarda district are listed on their own page.