Portugal
Peneda-Gerês National Park
A protected area in northwest Portugal characterized by rugged hills, rich biodiversity, and historic villages, famed for its scenic landscapes.
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If you can tear yourself away from the cellar doors and winding riverbanks of the gorgeous Douro Valley, the Peneda-Gerês National Park beckons with even more country vistas to the north. It butts up to the Spanish border with its bulky sierras that hit heights of more than 1,500 meters above sea level. Waterfalls and age-old granaries are among the top draws, but go deeper for wild swimming at the Cascata da Portela do Homem (the water has a come-dive-in-me bluish tint).
jrfrancis 3 years ago
Peneda-Gerês National Park Articles
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