Gerês National Park Tour with Picnic
Porto, Portugal
Trip Type: Hiking & Camping
Duration: 9 hours
The National park of Peneda-Gerês, one of a kind in Portugal, covers the mountain ranges of Peneda, Soajo, Amarela and Gerês. If you enjoy nature and natural landscapes, this tour is for you. Indulge in the magnificent natural running waters of the Park, a bit of a hike and admire the natural resources of this privileged landscape set in the mountainous areas in north-east Portugal. Still have time to step in to Spain and test some hot water springs and going for a swim! You and nature as one!
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The National park of Peneda-Gerês, one of a kind in Portugal, covers the mountain ranges of Peneda, Soajo, Amarela and Gerês. If you enjoy nature and natural landscapes, this tour is for you. Indulge in the magnificent natural running waters of the Park, a bit of a hike and admire the natural resources of this privileged landscape set in the mountainous areas in north-east Portugal. Still have time to step in to Spain and test some hot water springs and going for a swim! You and nature as one!After pickup from your hotel in the morning travel in a air-conditioned minivantowards the amazing National Park of Peneda-Gerês.
First we arrive at the foot of the mountains just to glimpse the wonderfull Albufeira da Caniçada, where lies the beautiful Cávado river. Let's start our way up into the mountains admiring the surrounding nature and towards a hiking into Arado waterfall to reach the lagoons and if the weather allows bathing in the fresh crystal clear waters.
After our leisure time, a quick stop in the viewpoint of Ermida and then start our descending into Gerês village to feast in a delicious picnic lunch provided by us. Eating in one of the many available locations is a way of taking advantage of the beauty of nature.
Towards the protected area, besides admiring the local fauna and flora, it's time to stop in the amazing viewpoint of Pedra Bela, situated 800 meters above sea level. From this point you'll have the chance of contemplating the mountains, the Caniçada dam, the rivers that snake through the hills and the confluence of the river Cávado in the Caldo river.
On our way to Portela do Homem, we'll cross into Spain and bathing again in the natural hot-water springs in Lobios. Here, relax, enjoy the sun and swim in the therapeutic cold and hot waters!
Enjoy your journey back in a relaxing trip back to Porto.
First we arrive at the foot of the mountains just to glimpse the wonderfull Albufeira da Caniçada, where lies the beautiful Cávado river. Let's start our way up into the mountains admiring the surrounding nature and towards a hiking into Arado waterfall to reach the lagoons and if the weather allows bathing in the fresh crystal clear waters.
After our leisure time, a quick stop in the viewpoint of Ermida and then start our descending into Gerês village to feast in a delicious picnic lunch provided by us. Eating in one of the many available locations is a way of taking advantage of the beauty of nature.
Towards the protected area, besides admiring the local fauna and flora, it's time to stop in the amazing viewpoint of Pedra Bela, situated 800 meters above sea level. From this point you'll have the chance of contemplating the mountains, the Caniçada dam, the rivers that snake through the hills and the confluence of the river Cávado in the Caldo river.
On our way to Portela do Homem, we'll cross into Spain and bathing again in the natural hot-water springs in Lobios. Here, relax, enjoy the sun and swim in the therapeutic cold and hot waters!
Enjoy your journey back in a relaxing trip back to Porto.
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