Covilhã is a city on the eastern slopes of the Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal, at an altitude of around 700 metres. It is home to the Universidade da Beira Interior and sits on the A23 and IP2, about 70 kilometres south-west of Guarda. The nearby Torre ski resort, at 1,993 metres the highest point in mainland Portugal, attracts both ski enthusiasts and buyers seeking mountain property at low prices. London to Covilhã is about 1,540 miles by road via the Channel Tunnel.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Covilhã takes 3 to 4 days. Part load removals take 10 to 21 days. Covilhã is on the A23 corridor between the Spanish border and the Tagus valley, and is served on central Portugal groupage runs. The A23 gives a clear approach from the north (Guarda) and south (Castelo Branco). Brittany Ferries is rarely used for Covilhã because the Channel Tunnel route is more direct for this inland eastern destination.
Covilhã city has good lorry access via the A23. The city sits on a hillside and the streets in the older upper areas around the wool industry heritage buildings have some gradient and narrowing. The university area and the modern lower town have full lorry access. The main challenge for Covilhã is seasonal mountain access for properties above the city. The EN339 road from Covilhã up to the Torre ski resort and the Serra da Estrela natural park is narrow and steep above 1,000 metres, with snow chain requirements from November to April.
International Removals Companies is a free enquiry matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). It does not carry out removals. It connects each Covilhã enquiry with one suitable vetted FIDI-certified partner mover. The partner mover contacts you directly and provides the quote.
Free. One FIDI-certified partner mover. No obligation to proceed.
Covilhã city and the lower modern town are accessible via the A23. The commercial and university areas have good lorry access. The historic upper town, with its wool industry heritage streets and the older residential zones on the steeper hillside sections, has some narrower streets and gradients. Most residential addresses in Covilhã are in the accessible lower and middle town zones. Flag any address in the steep upper historic streets when enquiring.
Properties above Covilhã on the Serra da Estrela slopes require seasonal planning. The EN339 from Covilhã towards Penhas da Saúde and the Torre ski resort is a mountain road with steep gradients, hairpin bends and occasional snow and ice from November to April. Snow chains are required above 900 metres in winter. Properties in the ski resort area, Penhas da Saúde and the Serra da Estrela natural park above Covilhã should only be scheduled for May to October moves. The partner mover will confirm whether a relay vehicle is required for your specific mountain address.
These are rough planning guides only. The actual price depends on your UK collection address, the Covilhã delivery address, access at both ends, volume, packing level, move date, storage and customs requirements. The partner mover confirms the actual price after a survey.
Boxes and items up to about 15 m³. Flexible date required.
From about £950
to about £2,100
Transit 10 to 21 days.
8 to 15 cubic metres. Dedicated vehicle.
From about £1,150
to about £2,300
3 to 4 days dedicated.
20 to 35 cubic metres. Dedicated vehicle.
From about £2,600
to about £4,700
3 to 4 days dedicated.
35 to 55 cubic metres. Full lorry.
From about £4,000+
Priced after a survey.
Since Brexit, all goods moving from the UK to Covilhã need Portuguese customs documentation. Portugal is an EU member state. UK household goods entering Portugal are treated as imports since January 2021. The customs authority is Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT).
The partner removal company provides commercial documentation and inventory paperwork. They cannot provide legal or tax advice. Check official sources and confirm your eligibility before goods move.
Removal companies and moving companies cover the UK to Covilhã route via the Channel Tunnel. London to Covilhã is about 1,540 miles. A dedicated vehicle takes 3 to 4 days. Part load removals take 10 to 21 days. International Removals Companies connects each Covilhã enquiry with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover free. Mountain properties above Covilhã on the Serra da Estrela should be scheduled for May to October.
House removals to Covilhã cost from about £950 for a part load to about £4,700 for a two-bedroom home on a dedicated vehicle. A studio or one-bedroom home costs from about £1,150 to £2,300. A 3 to 4-bedroom home costs from about £4,000. All are planning guides only. Serra da Estrela mountain properties may require a relay vehicle and seasonal scheduling. The partner removal company confirms the actual price after checking your Covilhã delivery address, access, altitude and move date.
International moving companies and overseas removal companies cover Covilhã on the A23 corridor with Guarda and Castelo Branco. The A23 connects the Spanish border at Vilar Formoso south through Guarda and Covilhã to the A23/A25 junction. The partner moving company confirms the delivery schedule and any Serra da Estrela mountain access requirements at the quote stage.
Yes. Since Brexit, all removals from the UK to Covilhã require Portuguese customs clearance under the bagagem de mudança process. Most people moving primary residence to Portugal qualify for full exemption from import duty and 23% Portuguese VAT if goods have been owned and used for at least six months. You need a NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) and a Certificado de Bagagem from the Portuguese Consulate General in London before goods leave the UK. Apply via portaldasfinancas.gov.pt before goods leave the UK.
FIDI FAIM is the international quality standard for removal companies and moving companies covering Portugal. To earn accreditation, a removal company must pass an independent audit by Ernst and Young covering more than 200 quality and operational criteria. The audit repeats every three years. It covers insurance levels, staff training, vehicle maintenance, claims handling and customer service procedures.
For house removals, overseas removals and international moving to Covilhã, FIDI accreditation means the removal company has documented customs procedures for Portuguese deliveries, verified insurance cover, and a formal complaints process. International Removals Companies connects enquiries with one FIDI-certified removal company free. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, has operated the service since November 2010.
BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations are also recognised for international moving companies and overseas removal companies on the UK to Portugal route.
The more detail you give the partner mover upfront, the more accurate the quote. Here is what to gather before you submit your enquiry.
These pages may help if your move involves nearby areas or if you are comparing removal routes in Centro Region.
Send the UK collection postcode, full Covilhã delivery address, inventory, access details and preferred move date. One FIDI-certified partner mover confirms the quote, the Channel Tunnel crossing plan and the Portuguese customs documentation required.
Get a Covilhã Removal QuoteFree. One FIDI-certified partner mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576), operating since November 2010.
International Removals Companies connects Covilhã removal enquiries with one suitable vetted partner mover. Partner movers hold FIDI FAIM, BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations where confirmed. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance cover, customs paperwork and accreditation details must be confirmed by the removal company before booking.