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Cavado river and Peneda-Geres National Park

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Overview

Spread across four impressive granite massifs in Portugal鈥檚 northernmost reaches, this 703-sq-km park encompasses boulder-strewn peaks, precipitous valleys and lush forests of oak and fragrant pine. It also shelters more than 100 granite villages that, in many ways, have changed little since Portugal鈥檚 founding in the 12th century. Established in 1971, Parque Nacional da Peneda-Ger锚s 鈥� Portugal鈥檚 first and only national park 鈥� has helped preserve not just a unique set of ecosystems but also an endangered way of life for its human inhabitants.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Miradouro da Pedra Bela

    Miradouro da Pedra Bela

    Parque Nacional da Peneda-Ger锚s

    For spectacular views over the Albufeira de Cani莽ada reservoir and the southern reaches of Parque Nacional Peneda-Ger锚s, snake 6km uphill through the鈥�

  • Nucleo Museol贸gico de Campo do Ger锚s

    Nucleo Museol贸gico de Campo do Ger锚s

    Parque Nacional da Peneda-Ger锚s

    At the main crossroads 1.5km south of Campo do Ger锚s village, this museum has exhibits on local flora and fauna 鈥� but its highlight is the section鈥�

  • Castelo de Lindoso

    Castelo de Lindoso

    Parque Nacional da Peneda-Ger锚s

    Built during the reign of Afonso III, this 13th-century castle 5km from the Spanish border long served as a key Portuguese military outpost. These days it鈥�

  • Santu谩rio de Nossa Senhora da Peneda

    Santu谩rio de Nossa Senhora da Peneda

    Parque Nacional da Peneda-Ger锚s

    About 10km south of Lamas de Mouro, straddling a deep ravine, Peneda is one of the park鈥檚 most stunning mountain villages, and the serra鈥檚 namesake. Its鈥�

  • Cascata do Arado

    Cascata do Arado

    Parque Nacional da Peneda-Ger锚s

    This gorgeous waterfall is accessed from a bridge over the Rio Arado, just north of the village of Ermida. To see the falls from above, climb to the鈥�

  • Mosteiro de Santa Maria das J煤nias

    Mosteiro de Santa Maria das J煤nias

    Parque Nacional da Peneda-Ger锚s

    Built on the site of a 9th-century pre-Romanesque hermitage, this lovely 12th-century Benedictine monastery in a remote river valley fell under the sway鈥�

  • Capela de S茫o Jo茫o de Fraga

    Capela de S茫o Jo茫o de Fraga

    Parque Nacional da Peneda-Ger锚s

    Standing alone on a rocky mountaintop, this whitewashed chapel surrounded by rugged peaks is an important pilgrimage site for the residents of Pit玫es das鈥�

  • Barroso Eco Museu

    Barroso Eco Museu

    Parque Nacional da Peneda-Ger锚s

    Just downhill from Montalegre's castle, this museum hosts exhibits that showcase regional history, rural traditions and folklore. There are also exhibits鈥�

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