Peneda-Gerês National Park
Peneda-Gerês, Porto
A mountain national park in the far north of Portugal, on the border with Spain, with walking routes, rivers and villages.
Time needed full day
Best time Spring and early autumn
Nearby
Portuguese Toy Museum A municipal museum of toys in the Casa do Arnado in Arcozelo, across the river from Ponte de Lima's old centre. Bom Jesus do Monte A hillside pilgrimage sanctuary above Braga, with a long baroque stairway up to a basilica, gardens and a lake. Sameiro Sanctuary A hilltop Marian sanctuary east of Braga, with a large staircase and wide views over the city. Citânia de Briteiros A large pre-Roman hilltop settlement with stone walls, house foundations and a reconstructed round house. Braga Cathedral Braga's cathedral, in the old centre, with three separate visit routes: the treasury museum, the chapels and upper choir, and the cathedral itself. Guimarães Castle A medieval hilltop castle tied to the early Portuguese kingdom.
Good to know
- How long do you need at Peneda-Gerês National Park?
- Plan for full day.
- When is the best time to visit Peneda-Gerês National Park?
- Spring and early autumn.
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