Peneda-Gerês National Park, National park in Vila Real, Portugal
The protected area extends across 70,290 hectares of mountainous terrain, featuring dense forests, waterfalls, rivers, and granite formations along the Portuguese-Spanish border.
Established in 1971 as Portugal's first national park, the area contains numerous ancient Roman ruins, including a preserved road with milestones from 2000 years ago.
Traditional mountain villages within the park maintain centuries-old practices, with local communities preserving customs through seasonal festivals and agricultural methods.
The park offers 800 kilometers of marked hiking trails connecting various points of interest, with visitor centers located in Braga and Ponte da Barca.
The area supports diverse wildlife populations, including Garrano ponies, Castro Laboreiro dogs, and the Gerês lily, found exclusively in this region.
Location: Melgaço
Location: Arcos de Valdevez
Location: Ponte da Barca
Location: Terras de Bouro
Location: Montalegre
Inception: 1971
Operator: ICNF
Address: Terras de Bouro, Portugal Terras de Bouro
Opening Hours: 24/7
Phone: +351253203480
Website: http://www2.icnf.pt/portal/ap/pnpg
GPS coordinates: 41.83071,-8.23867
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:29
Portugal contains places such as the stone houses of Monsanto, Almourol Castle on the Tagus River, and Peneda-Gerês National Park. This selection includes medieval villages, coastal trails, historic bookstores, monasteries and natural areas. From the Azores to the Algarve, visitors find volcanic craters, fortresses, thermal springs and geological formations.
Aquis Querquennis
26.7 km
Santuário de São Bento da Porta Aberta
15.9 km
Church of Santa Comba de Bande
25.2 km
Bridge of Mizarela
23.9 km
Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Abadia
17.4 km
Arado Waterfall
14.9 km
Espigueiros e Eira Comunitária do Soajo
5 km
Mosteiro de Santa Maria das Júnias
24.6 km
Portela do Homem waterfall
9.7 km
Castle of Castro Laboreiro
22.4 km
Castelo de Lindoso
5.2 km
Barroso
25.7 km
Venda Nova Dam
27.2 km
Fecha de Barjas waterfall
17.7 km
Estância Termal das Caldas do Gerês constituída pelo Balneário Termal e Colunata Honório Lima
12.9 km
Salamonde Dam
19.7 km
Cascade de Leonte
10.8 km
Cascata do Castro Laboreiro
23.2 km
Touvedo Dam
9.8 km
Ponte da Cava da Velha
20.2 km
Ponte medieval que atravessa o rio de Mouro
30.1 km
Ponte Velha de Castro Laboreiro
23.3 km
Church of Santa María a Real de Entrimo
15.3 km
Church of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Valadares
29 km
Citânia de São Julião de Caldelas
20.3 km
Mosteiro de Ermelo
4.9 km
Aquis Originis
11.3 km
Praia Gerês Albufeira
15.6 kmReviews
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