Peneda-Gerês, Portugal

Peneda-Gerês

Portugal's only national park: granite mountains, waterfalls and wild horses.

  • May–Oct
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Peneda-Gerês

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk to the Arado waterfall and its natural pools.
  2. AfternoonDrive the mountain roads to the stone village of Soajo with its granaries.
  3. EveningStay in a village guesthouse in the park.

Day 2

Hike the Roman road of the Geira, or swim at the Portela do Homem pools.

What to eat

Barrosã beef and broa cornbread.

Local tips

Make the most of Peneda-Gerês

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy at the waterfalls. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The Arado waterfall and the granite valleys.

Getting there

Easiest by car from Braga, about an hour.

Don't miss nearby

Braga and the village of Soajo with its granaries.

Good to know

Some waterfalls have limited access in summer to protect them. Look for the wild Garrano horses.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Peneda-Gerês

Getting there

  • Vila Real Airport (VRL)60 km away
  • Vigo Airport (VGO)70 km away
  • Braga30 km away
  • Porto75 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMay–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryPortugal

Questions

Peneda-Gerês: good to know

Is Peneda-Gerês worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Portugal's only national park: granite mountains, waterfalls and wild horses.

How many days do you need in Peneda-Gerês?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Peneda-Gerês?

The best time to visit is May to Oct. Summer weekends are busy at the waterfalls. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Peneda-Gerês?

The nearest airport is Vila Real Airport (VRL), about 60 km away. Easiest by car from Braga, about an hour.

What is there to see near Peneda-Gerês?

Nearby hidden places include Braga (30 km), Porto (74 km) and Cíes Islands (82 km).

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