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Reconnect with mother earth and experience all the natural beauty of the parks of the Minho and Trás-os-Montes.

The Peneda-Gerês National Park is a natural jewel of outstanding beauty.

Come and discover these wonderful natural surroundings and unique species including wild ponies, golden eagles and the Castro Laboreiro dog breed.

Discover the local traditions and customs in the villages Lindoso and Soajo. Visit their castles for breathtaking views out over the hills.

Man and Nature have achieved a fine, harmonious balance in the Montesinho, Alvão and Douro International Natural Parks. They include village communities that have done much to retain the traditions of rural life.

There is a range of itineraries to help you structure your visit.

The dams and reservoirs provide further leisure and recreational opportunities. Canoeing, bicycle and horse riding or hill walking are all excellent means of exploring while relaxing.

Be sure to keep the bathing costume handy. There are many rivers and streams to be discovered on your journey and some great spots for swimming in the natural freshness of these waters.

Peneda-Gerês park / Come and visit some of the most wonderful natural landscapes in Portugal at the Peneda-Gerês National Park.	Climbing / Climbing in the Minho, get back to nature.	Walking and hiking / Experience wonderful natural landscapes on the Minho paths.	Water sports / Sea, river, streams, dams and lakes; test your skill with water sports in the Minho.
Hunting and fishing on the ... / The Minho’s rivers, rich in fish and wildlife, are excellent for hunting and fishing.	Canoeing on the Minho’s rivers / Discover the beauty of the Minho’s rivers by canoe.	A tour in the Upper Minho / Take a refreshing trip through the mountains of the Serra do Soajo and Serra da Peneda and discover villages inhabited by shepherds, still steeped in the ...	Parks of the Northeast / A chestnut-tree, a vulture and a waterfall are the symbols of Northern Portugal’s three natural parks. Three distinct landscapes, each with its own unique ...