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, …
Braga is known as Portuguese Rome because of its 82 churches, 76 chapels, two sanctuaries, and one cathedral. But the city is much more than just churches, it is full of history, Romanesque streets, palaces, and gardens. It is also the heart of the Minho region. Come find out the best things to do in …
Are you planning a visit to Peneda-Gerês National Park? In this guide, you will find all the information you need to plan a magnificent trip to the National Park. Let’s talk about the places to visit, including waterfalls, villages, lakes, the best trails, where to stay, and how many days you need, among many other …
In this article, we will present the best hiking trails in Gerês, in the Peneda Gerês National Park. We will discuss their course, what they offer us in terms of landscapes, attractions, difficulties and for whom they are most suitable. So, there are hiking trails in Gerês for all tastes, some short and easy, others …
The PR8 AVV – Mistura das Águas trail is a circular trail (more or less, below we explain better) with about 13 km that goes from Casa Florestal do Baleiral to the mouth of the Peneda River in the Laboreiro River (Mistura de Águas which translates to mixing waters), passing by Lagoa dos Druidas, one …