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The Minho
Place: Gerês
Photo: Paulo Magalhães
With its stunning coastal, river and mountain landscapes, the Minho is the ideal place for a sporting or adventure holiday.
If you love mountain climbing, your efforts will be rewarded in the Minho. Mountain ranges here afford some outstanding views across the region to Gerês, Cabreira and Peneda.

For those of you that prefer a relaxing stroll you can wander along the many pathways in this beautiful landscape. Discover the local dolmens, Roman remains, wild horses and birds of prey.

The regions rivers consist of the Minho itself, the Lima, Cávado, Ave and Tâmega. They are all excellent for fishing or for a simple canoe journey.
The more adventurous can try white water rafting.
In the Peneda Gerês National Park, canyoning is an exciting challenge. If you have the courage, you can follow the local streams and jump down their many waterfalls.

The Minho region is home to various adventure sports companies, which provide all the equipment and advice you need. They ensure your full safety as you enjoy your holiday.

Peneda-Gerês park
Place: Peneda-Gerês
Photo: Paulo Magalhães
Come and visit some of the most wonderful natural landscapes in Portugal at the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Climbing 
Place: escalada-
Photo: Francisco Silva
Climbing in the Minho, get back to nature.
Walking and hiking
Place: caminhada
Experience wonderful natural landscapes on the Minho paths.
Water sports
Place: Portugal
Photo: ITP
Sea, river, streams, dams and lakes; test your skill with water sports in the Minho.
Hunting and fishing on the Minho’s rivers
Place: Rio Minho
Photo: Adeturn
The Minho’s rivers, rich in fish and wildlife, are excellent for hunting and fishing.
Canoeing on the Minho’s rivers
Place: Gerês
Photo: Adeturn
Discover the beauty of the Minho’s rivers by canoe.
Gerês park
Place: Peneda-Gerês
Photo: Adeturn
On one side are the mountains of the Serra da Peneda, Serra do Soajo and Serra Amarela. On the other side are the mountains of the Serra do Gerês. A ...
A tour in the Upper Minho
Place: Ponte da Barca
Photo: Pedro Pinho
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 ...
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