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Peneda-Gerês National Park ​((pt)Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês)
The sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Peneda
Information
Country	Portugal
Region	Northern Portugal ​Minho / Trás os Montes
IUCN Category	II (National Park)
Administration	ICNF
Watercourse	Lima, Homem, Cávado
Maximum altitude	1 548 m (Nevosa peak)
Area	702,9 km²
Location
41 ° 53 ′ 32 ″ N 8 ° 7 ′ 22 ″ W
Official site
Touristic site
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the Penada-Gerês park is a national park straddling the regions of Minho and of Trás os Montes to Portugal.

Understand

Founded in 1971, as a mitigation measure for the many dams built nearby, this park is the only national park in the country. Located in the border area with Spain, it has been training since 1997, with the Baixa Limia-Serra do Xuré Spanish Natural Park, the Gerês-Xuré cross-border park, classified since 2009 as UNESCO biosphere reserve. It is one of the last sanctuaries, with the park of the Monastery of Tibães, of indigenous flora, with three endemic species: yellow-bearded iris (Iris boissieri)trumpet narcissus (Narcissus pseudonarcissus subsp. nobilis) and lemon balm (Melittis melissophyllum)In terms of fauna, the park has 235 species of vertebrates (the deer is the emblem of the park), 204 are protected, and 71 are endangered like the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus)otter, etc. But you will have little probability of seeing these wild animals, on the other hand with a little luck you will be able to see a raptor, eagle or kite, a semi-wild animal like the many garranos (small endemic horses, and pre-historic which are the ancestor of the American mustang), or of course ... a domestic animal like goats and cows, all in all very photogenic with their large horns.

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  Melittis melissophyllum

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  Iris boissieri

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  Trumpet narcissus

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  Garrano mare and her foal

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  Iberian wolf

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  Barrosã breed cow

To go

• The easiest, by your own means of transport (car, motorbike, bicycle).
• Bus connection from Braga bus station to the small spa town of Gerês (Terras de Bouro) by: Empresa Hoteleira do Gerês, or to the village of Campo do Gerês (Terras de Bouro) by: Transdev (pt).

Circulate

By car, or by motorbike, but to be closer to nature, a visit on horseback, by bike (MTB) or simply on foot is recommended. There are many trails, from short walks to long hikes. However, do Warning, the mountain is not high, but the climatic conditions change there quickly, the fog, the rain or the snow can occur in a short time without warning signs. The terrain is rugged, the GSM (telephone) coverage, although not 100% important, some gray areas remain. Also, the Emergency Protection Intervention Group (GIPS) of the gendarmes, must intervene many times throughout the year (34 interventions in 2018) in search of groups lost in the middle of the fog, to transport people suffering from hypothermia. in winter, or injured as a result of fall in the waterfalls in summer. Access to Portela do Homem by car by road and the forest path (very dusty), are paid in summer, moreover it is forbidden to stop. These measures aim to limit road traffic, in fact it is the reverse, the Portela do Homem site is saturated. To see the Mata de Albergaria follow the route described below, for swimming, come early.

To see

From the city of Gerês

• 41.727168-8.1635021 City of Gerês (Vila do Gerês) free. – Small spa (the most fluoridated water in Europe), tucked away at the bottom of a tectonic fault, but which is a good starting point for visiting the south of the park. In particular, at 6 km, the 41.715764-8.1531912 viewpoint of Pedra Bela (Viewpoint of Pedra Bela) on the Cávado valley, the 41.723823-8.129923 Arado river waterfall , the 41.703776-8.1095784 Fecha de Barjas waterfall (Cascata de Fecha de Barjas, or Tahiti.) or the 41.76075-8.14919444444445 Leonte waterfall (towards Portela do Homem.) . (last updated Jan 2020)

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  Arado river waterfall

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  Panorama da Pedra Bela

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  The viewpoint of Pedra Bela

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  Fecha de Barjas or Tahiti waterfall

• 41.8033-8.12896 Portela do Homem waterfall (Cascate da Portela do homem) free. – Pretty waterfall, the water is pure, but the place is saturated in summer, little place to park, and a lot of people. To the right of the waterfall a small path leads to the old da Carris gold mine, but you will not find any nuggets and the path is difficult to see very difficult depending on the weather, moreover it is not marked. However the first kilometers are on easy and flat terrain so you can go up the Homem river and see its glacial valley. (last updated Jan 2020)

From Campo do Gerês

• 41.786797-8.1622357 Roman route da Geira or Via Nova or finally route XVIII (Geira or Via Nova (Latin name preserved especially in Spain)) free. – Roman road built in 80, starting from Braga in the direction of Astorga (330 km) then to Rome, by the way known as, way of the French, in pilgrimage towards Saint Jacques de Compostelle. This line was built to ensure the telegraphic link between Braga and Rome. It is visible in Portugal for 30 km, by sections of the village of Souto, Lugar de Santa Cruz, Terras de Bouro to Portela do Homem (border post). This track is the one that retains the largest number of milestones in all of Europe. The most famous section is the one that runs along the artificial lake of Vilarinho das Furnas, to discover it follow the route PR 5 (3h), Trilho da águia e do Sarilhão, Pdf with plan (pt and en) or follow the route on the website of Wikiloc from the 41.749561-8.1971168 da Geira museum at the entrance to the village of Campo do Gerês . Note more particularly, at the starting point, a milestone transformed into a Calvary (national monument), 41.759166666667-8.1959 the village of Campo do Gerês , 41.780278-8.19694410 the lake and the submerged village, of Vilarinho das Furnas , the mata de Albergaria (wood of native species, oak, strawberry tree, holly and holly), the rock of the eagles (a nest is often visible there), and just before the Cerdeira campsite, a ruin of " silha "(peripheral wall built around an apiary to protect it from bears). If you have a little time you can visit the da Geira museum (starting and ending point) Museu da Geira, which shows the layout, Roman construction techniques, infrastructure, and finally the evolution of the landscape. (last update Dec. 2019)

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  Calvary of Campo do Gerês

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  Vilarinho das Furnas artificial lake

From Ponte da Barca (or Arcos de valdevez)

• 41.884246826172-8.313467025756811 Portela do Mezio  – Portela do Mezio is one of the 5 gates of the national park. This site has a picnic area, a swimming pool, a restaurant, and an "adventure" park (see below). A 2km PR course (duration 1 hour) allows you to see some dolmens of the eleven that exist in the perimeter PDF of the Course. Two permanent exhibitions, one on the agricultural world, the other on local archeology. (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.874722222222-8.264166666666712 Village of Soajo, Arcos de Valdevez (Aldeia de Soajo,) free. – Small village famous for its large number of espigueiros (drying cobs, on stilts, to protect them from rats). See also its pillory. (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.865-8.199166666666713 Lindoso village, Ponte da Barca (Aldeia de Lindoso) free. – Another village, this border one, also known for its "espigueiros", but especially for its fortified castle which dominates a superb landscape (Spain in the distance, an artificial lake in the foreground). (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.974497-8.22323614 Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peneda, Arcos de Valdevez (Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Peneda) free. – Sanctuary (inspired by Bom Jesus de Braga) isolated in the middle of the mountain at the foot of a huge rock, well known to mountaineers. It was in the last century a high place of pilgrimage. (last updated Jan 2020)

Departing from Pitões das Júnias

• 41.841666666667-7.951111111111115 Village of Pitões das Júnias, Montalegre (Aldeia de Pitões das Júnias, Montalegre) free. – Small mountain village located at an altitude of 1103 m, from there a small path (2 km) begins in the direction of the Cistercian monastery of Santa Maria das Júnias (XIIº S.). Another to the Chapel of Saint John da Fraga (3 km). Also see the waterfall. (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.831152-7.94253716 Monastery of Santa Maria das Júnias  – Cistercian monastery of Santa Maria das Júnias (XIIº S.) classified as a national monument. (last update March 2020)
• 41.830805555556-7.974517 Chapel of São João da Fraga (Capela de São João da Fraga)  – Chapel of Saint John da Fraga (3 km), located on a rocky outcrop, pilgrimage on the first Sunday after June 24. Routes and photos on Wikiloc. Impressive photo of the chapel Duration of the route 1h30. (last update March 2020)
• 41.829861111111-7.950083333333318 Pitões das Júnias waterfall (Cascata de Pitões das Júnias) (Pretty waterfall to see from a watchtower.) (last update March 2020)

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  Cascade

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  Town

In the near surroundings

The next two sites are located on the outskirts of the park, but the routes from these sites are mostly inside the park.

• 41.973333333333-8.374722222222219 Village of Sistelo, Arcos de Valdevez (Aldeia of Sistelo) (to the northwest) – Charming little village, in the middle of a very preserved natural setting, where man still lives in harmony with nature. It is nicknamed the "little Portuguese Tibet" because the crops are grown there on terraces. Since 2017, the landscape of Sistelo has been classified as a national monument. Many hiking trails start from Sistelo, Wikiloc (last updated Jan 2020)

• 41.998067-8.29451520 Branda de Santo António de Vale de Poldros, Riba de Mouro, Monção (The Hobbit Village)  – The hamlet of Santo António de Vale de Poldros, in the village of Riba de Mouro, is located at an altitude of 1050 m, it was a temporary living area for transhumance (branda), now accessible by car. The shelters of the shepherds of this hamlet, are called "cardenhas", they are very particular houses, originally round, in stone with stone roofs, which some compare to the houses of the Hobbits, but which would be for some the reminiscence of the houses of the ancient Castros of the Bronze Age. Photos and routes on Wikiloc (last update March 2020)

Do

Hiking List of routes with description and respective map in PDF with other information (pt and en)

• 41.67743-8.1813981 Cruise on the ... Cávado (Albufeira da Caniçada) Rio Caldo Marina Weather function.. Around 10 € (~ 11.05 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 14.97 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 12.07 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 6,556.06 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) per pers.. – Several boats / companies make hour-long rides. But also paddle 10 € (~ 11.05 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 14.97 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 12.07 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 6,556.06 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021)/ h, water skiing 90 € (~ 99.46 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 134.75 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 108.66 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 59,004.54 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021), water bike 45 € (~ 49.73 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 67.38 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 54.33 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 29,502.27 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) for 1/4 h. 85 € (~ 93.94 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 127.27 - price 04/27/2021) (~ $ 102.62 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 55,726.51 F CFA - price on 04/27/2021) for 1/2 h. (last updated Jan 2020)
• 42.025631-8.1446512 Canyoning Center Varziela, 4960-094 Castro Laboreiro,   351 932 480 157, e-mail : [email protected] Between 35 € (~ 38.68 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 52.4 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 42.26 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 22,946.21 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) and 65 € (~ 71.84 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 97.32 - price 04/27/2021) (~ $ 78.47 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 42,614.39 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – Climbing activities (from 12 years old) and canyoning (from 18 years old). (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.884246826172-8.31346702575683 Portela do Mezio Adventure Park (Aventura Park) Portela do Mezio,   351 258 510 100, e-mail : [email protected] 9:30 am / 8:00 pm (5:00 pm in winter). – Climbing wall, slide, canyoning 3 to 4 hours, the little village (a mini village for children), swimming pool 1 € (~ 1.11 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 1.5 C - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 1.21 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 655.61 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021), guided tour of the archaeological site and the interpretative center 1h30, horse ride 1h, 25 € (~ 27.63 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 37.43 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 30.18 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 16,390.15 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021), 1 day 100 € (~ 110.52 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 149.73 - price 04/27/2021) (~ $ 120.73 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 65,560.6 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021), by cart 1h, 40 € (~ 44.21 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 59.89 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 48.29 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 26,224.24 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) per pers. (last updated Jan 2020)

To buy

Buy honey, produced locally, it is natural.

Eat

Note: the prices inside the park are generally higher than those in the surroundings, this is explained by the lack of activity 9 months out of 12. Also do not hesitate to broaden your field of investigation to eat or sleep.

• 42.02748-8.159881 Miradouro do Castelo Vila, 4960-061 Melgaço,   351 251 465 469  Mon.- Sun. : 8 h - 23 h. – Regional cuisine. Large shaded terrace. Free parking on the square. Some double rooms ( from 77 € (~ 85.1 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 115.29 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 92.96 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 50,481.66 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) breakfast included free.). (last updated Jan 2020)

Cheap

• 41.69374-8.3428992 Restaurante O Vaticano Lugar da Igreja nº 117, Souto, Terras de Bouro 4840-130,   351 253 351 492, e-mail : [email protected] from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.. from 6 € (~ 6.63 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 8.98 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 7.24 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 3 933.64 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – Regional cuisine, hearty meals, in a small village. (last updated Jan 2020)
• Casa do preto 3 Largo do Salgueiro, Pitões das Júnias 5470-370,   351 276 566 158, e-mail : [email protected] 8 am / 10 pm closed on Thursday.. from 6 € (~ 6.63 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 8.98 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 7.24 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 3 933.64 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – Regional cuisine (eg feijoada). With hotel: see below. , very inclined ramp. (last update Feb. 2020)

Average price

• 41.873414-8.2652453 Casa do Videira Eiró - Soajo. 4970-660 Arcos de Valdevez,   351 258 576 205, e-mail : [email protected] from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.. from 12 €. – Regional cuisine, local meat, hearty meals, vegetarian dishes. (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.764861-8.239454 O Abocanhado Brufe village,   351 253 352 944, e-mail : [email protected] 12.30 / 3.30-7.30 / 9.30 p.m.. from 20 € (~ 22.1 Fr. - course of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 29.95 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 24.15 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 13,112.12 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – Regional cuisine, with local products if possible. Superb point of view, on the valley of Rio Homem, the interior decoration obtained the silver medal of the competition "Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design" in the USA in 2005. From there, you can reach Campo do Gerês, going down a vertiginous road, up to the Vilarinho das Furnas dam (be careful, the dam is narrow, check that there are no vehicles in front of you before entering) (last update Feb. 2020)

Have a drink / Go out

Events

• 41.865-8.19916666666671 Carnival party in Lindoso (Queima do Pai Velho)  – The carnival is celebrated in a curious way in Lindoso, we reenact ... funerals. It is a tragicomic spectacle, which dates back several millennia. The named deceased, the old father, is taken for a ride in the village on an oxcart, followed by the chariot of herbs (formerly aromatic herbs to drive off the bad odors of the corpse). At nightfall we witness the lifting of the body, the mannequin being carried on the shoulders by several men, then finally the cremation around a ... bonfire. Carnival, by its date, corresponds to a new agricultural cycle, we burn the old, turning the page of the past to look to the future of the next harvest. (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.759037-8.3232492 The blessing of animals in Valdreu (Benção dos animais) (Near Caldelas or the Aboim da Nóbrega campsite.) – Why not attend a mass on Sunday morning? Even if you are not a believer, you will be amazed to see cows, horses, dogs, cats ... stoic, wisely at the Mass of Saint Anthony in Valdreu, at the sanctuary of Santo António de Mixões da Serra, the Sunday before June 13 around 11h. In the end, they are all blessed by the parish priest, each in turn, Saint Anthony being considered locally a protector of animals. Apart from this somewhat peculiar pilgrimage, this mountain-top sanctuary is always an appreciable place for the beauty of its landscapes. (last updated Jan 2020)

Housing

Campsites

• 41.763377-8.1902271 Parque Cerdeira Rua de Cerdeira, 400 Campo do Gerês 4840-030 Terras de Bouro,   351 253 351 005, e-mail : [email protected] 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.. from 23 € for a tent (4 € for electricity) to 75 € for a 2-person bungalow. in summer. – Campsite, cabins or bungalows with bar, restaurant, swimming pool, bikes, kayaks, etc. (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.752265-8.3812762 Parque de campismo de Aboim da Nóbrega Lugar das Lameiras, Aboim da Nóbrega, 4730- 010 Vila Verde,   351 253 348 094, e-mail : [email protected] 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.. € 3 / pers., € 2 / child for a tent (€ 3 for electricity), caravan € 5, at € 65 for a two-bedroom house for 4 people. in summer, equipped with dishes, TV, fridge, microwave, sheets and towels.. – A little further, but more affordable in price (not updated) and availability, this campsite is located in a beautiful isolated location: Camping, caravans or small houses f2 for 4 or 6 people, marked hiking trails PR .: Fojo do lobo (stone walls forming a funnel, to trap wolves in Gondomar) and Sanctuary of Santo António de Mixões da Serra (Valdreu) (last updated Sep 2015)
• 41.823862-8.3184083 Park of Campismo de Entre Ambos-os-Rios Lugar de Igreja 4980-312 Entre Ambos-os-Rios Ponte da Barca (Center of the park),   351 258 588 361, e-mail : [email protected] 8 a.m. - 10 p.m..to be released before 3 p.m. (camping). € 6 / pers., € 4.5 / (- 12 years old) € 5 for a tent (€ 4 for electricity), caravan from € 6 to € 10, € 70 for a two-bedroom house for 5 people. in summer, equipped with crockery, fridge freezer, sheets and towels.. – Camping in a wood on a peninsula of Lima, with bar, restaurant, bungalows, house f2, with hiking along marked routes, cycling or E-Bike, horse riding, 4 × 4 ride, Stand Up Paddle or kayak . (last updated Jan 2020)

Hotels

Average price

• 41.84132-7.947974 Casa do Preto Largo Salgueiro 3, 5470-370 Pitões das Junias,   351 276 566 158, e-mail : [email protected] restaurant: Fri.- sea. : 8 h - 22 h. room available from 15 h, to be released before 12 h.  50 € (~ 55.26 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 74.86 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 60.36 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 32,780.3 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) (breakfast included). – (there is a ramp at the entrance but the slope is quite steep) free. among the languages ​​spoken. 5 double bedrooms. Restaurant with local and traditional cuisine. Free parking. Animals not accepted. (last updated Jan 2020)
• 42.03088-8.160075 Castrum Villae Lugar de Vila Castro Laboreiro, 4960-061 Melgaço,   351 251 460 030, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 15 h, to be released before 12 h. (breakfast included) double room: from 42 € (~ 46.42 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 62.88 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 50.71 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 27,535.45 F CFA - price on 04/27/2021), quadruple room: from 85 € (~ 93.94 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 127.27 - price 04/27/2021) (~ $ 102.62 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 55,726.51 F CFA - price on 04/27/2021). – free. among the languages ​​spoken. 32 double, triple and quadruple rooms. Bar and restaurant. Terrace and small garden. Snooker table. Free secure parking. Animals not accepted. (last updated Jan 2020)

Luxury

• 41.65919-8.27066 Pousada of Santa Maria do Bouro Largo do Terreiro, Santa Maria do Bouro, 4720-633 Amares,   351 253 371 970, fax : 351 253 371 976, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 15 h, to be released before 12 h. Between 80 € (~ 88.41 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 119.78 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 96.58 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 52,448.48 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) and 240 € (~ 265.24 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 359.34 - price 04/27/2021) (~ $ 289.75 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 157,345.45 F CFA - price on 04/27/2021) (breakfast included). – free. among the languages ​​spoken. Occupies a Cistercian monastery in XII^e century, classified as a national heritage. Double and quadruple rooms. Bar with large terrace and panorama, restaurant. Outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Free parking. Accepted animals. (last update Dec. 2019)

Manage the day-to-day

Cash dispensers

• 42.114895-8.2557961 Banco BPI Praça Amadeu Abílio Lopes 150, 4960-531 Melgaço – 1 indoor distributor, as well as three others nearby, Novo Banco, Caixa Caixa Geral de Depósitos , and BCP (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.873639-8.2638842 Delegação Bancária BCP Eiró - 4970-660 Soajo – outside distributor. (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.72601-8.162753 Credito Agricola 81 Rua Dr. Manuel Gomes de Almeida 4845-075 Gerês – outside distributor. (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.823452-7.7924214 Caixa Caixa Geral de Depósitos Av. Dom Afonso III, 5470-235 Montalegre,   351 276 510140 – indoor distributor, as well as three others nearby. (last updated Jan 2020)

In the surroundings, distributors and pharmacies in Caldelas, Terras de Bouro, Arcos de Valdevez, Ponte da Barca, Monção.

Health

There is no establishment with an emergency service in the park or its immediate surroundings. The closest are, to the north-west, at Monção, west, to Ponte de Lima, southwest to Braga.In the event of a serious health problem, the referral hospitals are those of Viana do Castelo and Braga.

• 41.831346-7.7835235 Montalegre Health Center (Centro de Saúde) 44 R. Lama do Moinho, 5470-225 Montalegre,   351 276 510 160 8:30 am / 6:00 pm closed on weekends. (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.717013-8.3085856 Terras de Bouro Health Center (Centro de Saúde) 180 Rua Dr. Francisco Xavier de Araújo, 4840-100 Terras de Bouro,   351 253 350 030 8:30 am / 6:00 pm closed on weekends. (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.842668-8.4215987 Arcos de Valdevez Health Center (Centro de Saúde) 39 Rua Eng. Amaro da Costa, Arcos de Valdevez,   351 258 520 120 8:30 am / 6:00 pm closed on weekends. (last updated Jan 2020)

Security

• 41.821905-7.7924448 Gendarmerie de Montalegre (Guarda Nacional Republicana) Posto Territorial de Montalegre, 85 Rua do Avelar, 5470-235 Montalegre,   351 276 510300, e-mail : [email protected] (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.723609-8.1633779 Gendarmerie of Gerês (Guarda Nacional Republicana) Posto Territorial de Gerês, 9/11 Avenida D. João V, 4845-067 Gerês,   351 253 900100, e-mail : [email protected] – (ramp to the right of the building). (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.718599-8.30912410 Terras de Bouro police station (Guarda Nacional Republicana) Posto Territorial de Terras de Bouro, 55 Rua de Santo André, Moimenta 4840-100 Terras de Bouro,   351 253 351134, e-mail : [email protected] (last updated Jan 2020)
• 41.842739-8.4152511 Gendarmerie of Arcos de Valdevez (Guarda Nacional Republicana) Posto Territorial de Arcos de Valdevez, Avenida Doutor António Caldas, 4970-592 Arcos de Valdevez,   351 258 510090, e-mail : [email protected] (last updated Jan 2020)

Around

• 42.1138-8.25891 Melgaço (North) (last update March 2020)
• 42.073333333333-8.482 Monção (to the northwest) (last update March 2020)
• 41.896-8.1073 Baixa Limia-Serra do Xuré Natural Park (to North-east) –  (last update March 2020)
• 41.8249-7.79144 Montalegre (to the East) – To see, the fortified castle classified as a national monument. (last update March 2020)
• 41.5501-8.42675 Braga (at the South West) (last update March 2020)
• 41.7675-8.58436 Ponte de Lima (West) (last update March 2020)
• 41.66852-8.370277 Caldelas (West) – Small spa (radioactive water), whose main interest is its large hotel stock, from boarding houses to luxury hotels, you will find where to stay, certainly even in summer, at a reasonable price. (last update March 2020)
• From Caldelas: 41.680188-8.3249428 Geira  – From there, a few kilometers, you can walk a section of the Roman road, go up, towards Paranhos, continue on the same road, until Santa Cruz Souto / Serramil (Small chapel at the end of a descent), then the road turns at right angles to the right, but in front of you, take a dirt road, continue on foot, you will soon see the first milliaries, then a superb view of the valley of the Homem river . Leave this path to the right following the rusty plaque indicating "Geira" at a place called "Bico da Geira", from this point the Roman road is as at its origin. A few kilometers from the chapel of São Sebastião da Geira, then a deep valley, and so on to ... Rome. (last update March 2020)41.672768-8.3829139 Rodas Bridge  – From Caldelas towards Vila Verde, a Romanesque bridge (Ponte de Rodas), end of the 12th century, classified as a national monument. (last update March 2020)