Cascata do Castro Laboreiro, Waterfall in Castro Laboreiro, Melgaço, Portugal.
The Castro Laboreiro waterfall forms a natural cascade where water drops from elevated rocks into the river below, creating powerful water movements.
The waterfall area contains megalithic remains that indicate continuous human presence in the region since prehistoric times, near Castro Laboreiro Castle.
Local residents maintain traditional practices near the waterfall, including agricultural methods that have remained unchanged for generations in this mountainous region.
Visitors can reach the waterfall through marked trails from Castro Laboreiro village, with the best viewing opportunities during spring and early summer.
The waterfall sits at precise coordinates of 42°1'49.19"N and 8°9'22.14"W, marking a natural border point within Peneda-Gerês National Park.
GPS coordinates: 42.03033,-8.15615
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:18
Castle of Castro Laboreiro
842 m
Ponte da Cava da Velha
3.1 km
Ponte Velha de Castro Laboreiro
15 m
Church of Santa María a Real de Entrimo
11.4 km
Church of Santo André
9.4 km
Church of São Salvador de Paderne
11.8 km
Monumentos Megalíticos e Arte Rupestre do Planalto de Castro Laboreiro
5.4 km
Ermida da Senhora de Anamão
3.2 km
Ponte de Dorna
4.1 km
Ponte das Cainheiras
1.5 km
Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Visitação de Castro Laboreiro
166 m
Ponte de Assureira
3.1 km
Ponte de Varziela
923 m
Mamoa do Batateiro
10.3 km
Church of Lamas de Mouro
4 km
Capela de São Brás
3 km
Cadeia Comarcã de Melgaço
12.2 km
Church of São Paio (Melgaço)
11.3 km
Igreja Paroquial de Gave
11.6 km
Pelourinho de Castro Laboreiro
189 m
Aqueduto de Pontes
4.4 km
Watermill of Assureira
3.1 km
Convento de Paderne
11.8 km
Church of Cristóval
11.5 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Entrimo
11.3 km
Conjunto constituído pela Ponte de Assureira, Capela de São Brás e moinho de água a nascente da ponte
3.5 km
Moinhos do Castro Laboreiro
24 m
Church of São Mamede (Melgaço)
9.2 kmReviews
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