Peneda-Gerês National Park
Portugal · Norte · 500 m
Description
Peneda-Gerês National Park (Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês) is Portugal’s only national park and a spectacular mountain landscape in the north of the country. Stretching along the Spanish border, the park is characterized by forested slopes, clear rivers, waterfalls, reservoirs, and expansive highlands. Free-roaming Garrano ponies, traditional mountain villages, and the nearly 2,000-year-old Roman Geira add to the area’s distinctive character. Peneda-Gerês combines pristine nature with the cultural heritage of rural northern Portugal and offers ideal opportunities for hiking, wildlife watching, and exploring a largely traditional cultural landscape.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – September
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- May
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- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Peneda-Gerês National Park
- Tahiti Waterfall (Cascata do Arado)
- Seven Lagoons of Xertelo
- Lindoso Castle & granaries (espigueiros)
- Wild Garrano ponies
- Vilarinho das Furnas reservoir & submerged village
- Soajo village & espigueiros
- Pitões das Júnias Monastery ruins
- Roman road (Geira)
- Peneda Sanctuary
- Mata da Albergaria
- Cascata de Fecha de Barjas
- Cascata de Pincães
- Cascata de Pitões das Júnias
- Cascata da Portela do Homem
- Portela do Homem border crossing
- Mata da Albergaria Roman bridge
- São Bento da Porta Aberta Sanctuary
- Gerês village
- Gerês thermal springs
- Caniçada Reservoir
- Pedra Bela Viewpoint
- Miradouro da Junceda
- Trilho da Preguiça hiking trail
- Trilho da Cascata do Arado
- Moinhos de Pitões das Júnias
- Castro Laboreiro village & castle
- Peneda-Gerês canyoning
- Peneda-Gerês horseback riding
- Peneda-Gerês stargazing
- Lindoso hiking trails
- Soajo hiking trails
- Pitões das Júnias hiking trails
- Transhumance traditions (May - October)
- Braga & Bom Jesus do Monte(Day trip)
Getting there
- Border town:
- Portugal