solopes Says: A small village inside the park is known by its thermal business and that's why it is the best place to find cheap accommodation in the park, and to use as a visiting start point. The gardens are cool.
micas_pt Says: If you are hiking in the National Park or just enjoy this kind of activity, you will find some places inside the Park proper to have meals. Those places are equipped with benches and tables and I think that in some cases they have proper places to lit fire. And pack...
micas_pt Says: The Inn has a cosy little bar with fireplace (that feels so good on autumn/winter nights!!) and plays some quiet music. There is a wide range of drinks available, but not too cheap though. I had caipiroska (vodka, lime, yellow sugar and smashed ice) and i must say it was not...
micas_pt Says: The best way to reach Geres and move around between locations is by car, as public transportation (bus) might not be frequent here - that is, you might have to wait for hours or for next day to get the bus. Roads are local, meaning that they are narrow and with lots of...
Geres - Tea, honey, woollen and leather goods
micas_pt Says: In Geres (the village) you will find some tourist shops, selling the usual stuff you might find in that kind of places. Apart from the shops, you will also find street vendors (on main street) selling varied goods - don't let yourself be fooled, they are there selling...
micas_pt Says: Geres is located on the district of Braga, on the North of Portugal, and it is about 40 km distant from Braga. Some areas of the Park, that occupies an area of 700 square km, border Spain. The area of the park spreads to the adjoining district – Vila Real.
micas_pt Says: Whether you are driving through the Park or in the surrounding villages you should pay attention to animals:> Wild animals inside the park that might come on the road at any place;> Other animals, such as cows, that are often found standing on the middle of the road,...
micas_pt Says: As you walk or drive along the Park's narrow roads, you will come across some areas that have wooden benches and tables. These places are proper to rest as well as having some meals (providing that you bring your own food). Enjoy the quietness of this fabulous park and...
micas_pt Says: There are good choices for trekking in Geres' Park. All paths are signalled on maps available on Tourism Office and at some wood and stone shelters that you find on the way. These treks are classified as medium difficulty.
micas_pt Says: In some of these places you might also notice that there are vans that stop on the road and horn and some women approach. Those vans bring goods and work as a kind of supermarket. Most common cases are selling fresh fish and fresh bread and pastries. And when everyone has...
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Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês (Peneda-Gerês) National Park was classified in 1971 and it was Portugal's first National Park. Actually, it is the only Portuguese National Park. The Park protected...
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My favorite place in Portugal, where in august I would take 1 month off to camp in this most amazing place, this is where nature and haven meet in Portugal and in the summer season many tourist’s from...
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