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 …
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 …
Located in the Gameiro Ecological Park in Mora, the Gameiro walkways are about 1.5km long and are among the most accessible in Portugal. Although not on our list of the best walkways in Portugal, the Gameiro walkways are worth a visit as you can walk along the river, enjoying the typical Alentejo landscapes with ease …
The Mondego Walkways are one of the new ways to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, one of Portugal’s natural wonders. Although they are one of the most recent national walkways, they are already one of the best walkways in Portugal. Located in Guarda, the Mondego footbridges connect the village …
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, …
Portugal is a hiker’s paradise, with diverse landscapes and terrains that enchant almost everyone—from the peaks of Serra da Estrela to the forests of the Peneda Gerês National Park, passing through the landscapes of the Alentejo and Algarve coast. In Portugal, we can find trails for all types of walkers, from the easier and accessible …
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 …
The trail to Poço Azul in Gerês is a one-way trail that follows the same path back. In total, it’s about 9km (4.5 to go and 4.5 to return), taking us from Cascata do Arado to Poço Azul. Despite being quite popular, it is not an official trail and lacks markings, as well as indications. …
Levada do Rei is perhaps the easiest and most accessible of the levadas, taking us to the heart of Madeira’s laurel forest. At about 5 km, this hike starts at the water treatment plant in Quebradas, São Jorge, and ends in Ribeiro Bonito, at the levada’s source. Ribeiro Bonito and the surrounding area have been …