Peneda-Gerês National Park is an authentic paradise for nature lovers, offering many stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Among its many treasures, the natural wells and lagoons, in addition to being refreshing, stand out as points of unique beauty and tranquility (well, at least some of them). These natural lagoons in Gerês are formed by the …
Peneda Geres National Park is known for its natural landscapes, trails, viewpoints, traditional villages, wells, and waterfalls. Some are extraordinarily well-known, such as Sete Lagoas do Xertelo, Poço Azul, or Poço Verde, and others are less so. This article will focus on the Teixo well and waterfall, one of the least well-known in Serra do …
The Brandas do Sistelo trail is one of the best trails in Portugal and one of the best ways to explore the Sistelo region, one of our favorites in northern Portugal. Also known as the PR14 Arcos de Valdevez, the Brandas do Sistelo trail is 8.5 km long and can be completed in 4 to …
Poço Verde is among the best-known and most popular spots in the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Located relatively close to Fafião, known as the village of the wolf, this is a lagoon (or poço as many Geres mountain lagoons are called) of extraordinary beauty, with crystalline green waters and relatively easy access. In this article, we …
The Peneda-Gerês National Park has an incredible diversity of viewpoints, waterfalls, lagoons, and beaches. Some are already well known, but the National Park is huge and still has some well-kept secrets. In this article, we will discuss Poço do Dola (Dola Lagoon) and its waterfall, explaining how to get there and what to expect from …
In recent years, Portugal has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Travelers come to experience our culture and history and also to enjoy the beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, and warm weather. This article will explore everything you need to know before traveling to Portugal. To help you better understand, we …
Porto is the second most important city in Portugal, after Lisbon. It is a big city, the capital of the north, but, at the same time, it has a small and charming historic center, where you can find important historical monuments, but at the same time, typical houses with clothes drying on the veranda. Porto …
The Albergaria forest trail is in the Peneda Gerês National Park – a circular trail with only about 5 km that starts and finishes at Portela do Homem (on the border with Spain). Despite walking through one of the most beautiful parts of the National Park, crossing two beautiful waterfalls with lakes and the Albergaria …
In this article, we will explore the most beautiful waterfalls in Portugal, from north to south, highlighting their beauty, the best way to enjoy them, and how to get there. Many are in the north and central areas, as they are the most mountainous regions and have the most rivers. Whether just to see or …
The Fisgas do Ermelo trail (PR3 – Mondim de Basto) is a circular trail with about 13 km that starts and ends in Ermelo, Mondim de Basto, passing by several viewpoints of the Alvão Natural Park, and whose high point is Fisgas do Ermelo, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Portugal. In our opinion, …