{"id":40650,"date":"2021-06-04T16:15:17","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T14:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=40650"},"modified":"2025-09-23T14:39:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:39:04","slug":"portugal-beautiful-natural-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/portugal-beautiful-natural-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"Go on an Adventure in Portugal&#8217;s most Beautiful Natural Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.it\/portogallo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Portugal<\/strong><\/a>, man and nature live in perfect harmony. There are numerous <strong>natural places<\/strong> classified as <strong>Parks and Nature Reserves<\/strong>. Don&#8217;t miss one of the following 5 natural parks in Northern and Central Portugal for an escape from the city and full immersion in Portuguese nature!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Peneda-Ger\u00eas Natural Park<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_61746\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-61746 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/1-3.jpg\" alt=\"Peneda-Ger\u00eas Natural Park\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/1-3.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/1-3-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/1-3-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/1-3-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/1-3-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo via Canva PRO<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.icnf.pt\/portal\/ap\/pnpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peneda-Ger\u00eas<\/a><\/strong> <strong>natural<\/strong> park is one of the most beautiful natural parks located in the far <strong>north-west<\/strong> of <strong>Portugal<\/strong> between the regions of <strong>Alto Minho<\/strong> and <strong>Tr\u00e1s-os-Montes<\/strong> near the border with <strong>Galicia<\/strong>, in the province of <strong>Ourense<\/strong>. It is the only protected area classified as a <strong>National Park<\/strong>. It offers extraordinary landscapes with <strong>mountains<\/strong> and artificial<strong> lakes<\/strong>, <strong>waterfalls<\/strong> and <strong>rivers<\/strong>. The lush vegetation displays all shades of <strong>green<\/strong>. In the mountains of <strong>Peneda<\/strong>, <strong>Soajo<\/strong>, <strong>Amarela,<\/strong> and <strong>Ger\u00eas<\/strong>, which are part of the park, rivers and streams flow into waterfalls and then into artificial lakes.<\/p>\n<p>Here you can encounter many <strong>wild animals<\/strong> such as the <strong>roe deer<\/strong> (symbol of the park), the Iberian <strong>wolf<\/strong>, the <strong>Garrano,<\/strong> and the <strong>Castro Laboreiro<\/strong> dog. Many <strong>footpaths<\/strong> cover 50 square kilometres of the park&#8217;s public land. The best season to go there is summer, as the water in the falls is cold and therefore more pleasant at higher temperatures.\u00a0Not only the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/waterfalls-azores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Azores<\/strong><\/a> are a <strong>waterfall<\/strong> destination, but also in Geres, you can\u00a0take a <strong>swim<\/strong> in the following waterfalls located in the<strong> western<\/strong> part of the park:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Portela do Homem waterfall<\/li>\n<li>Arado Waterfall<\/li>\n<li>Tahiti Waterfall<\/li>\n<li>Mizarela Bridge<\/li>\n<li>Fafi\u00e3o waterfall<\/li>\n<li>Fecha de Barjas waterfall<\/li>\n<li>Pincaes<\/li>\n<li>Cela Cavalos waterfall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are also many <strong>rural villages<\/strong> that you can not miss, including the village of <strong>Geres<\/strong>, <strong>Ermida<\/strong>, <strong>Sirvozelo<\/strong>, <strong>Ruiv\u00e3es<\/strong>, <strong>Venda<\/strong> <strong>Nova,<\/strong> and <strong>Fafiao<\/strong>, where we recommend sampling the local delicacies at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.it\/Restaurant_Review-g6976867-d10085893-Reviews-Cafe_Restaurante_Fojo_dos_Lobos-Peneda_Geres_National_Park_Northern_Portugal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fojo dos Lobos<\/a> <\/strong>restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>viewpoints<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Miradouro da Pedra Bela<\/li>\n<li>Fojo do Lobo de Fafiao<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.be\/maps\/place\/Parco+nazionale+di+Peneda-Ger%C3%AAs\/@41.8386561,-8.2437795,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0xd256917fd47c523:0x6d193b91beb28db6!8m2!3d41.8386561!4d-8.2415908?shorturl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Map <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Montesinho Natural Park<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_61747\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-61747\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/2-3.jpg\" alt=\"Montesinho natural Park\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/2-3.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/2-3-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/2-3-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/2-3-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/2-3-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo via Canva PRO<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/uk.visitportoandnorth.travel\/Porto-and-the-North\/Visit\/Artigos\/Montesinho-Natural-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montesinho<\/a> <\/strong>Natural Park is located in the <strong>northwest<\/strong> of Portugal, in the region of <strong>Tr\u00e1s-os-Montes<\/strong>. It is one of the largest natural parks in the country. It is characterized by valleys and <strong>forests<\/strong> where <strong>small towns<\/strong> hide and blend harmoniously with the <strong>landscape<\/strong>. Take a hike and appreciate the region&#8217;s diverse <strong>flora<\/strong> and <strong>fauna<\/strong>, or if you are more experienced, try your hand at climbing and <strong>outdoor activities<\/strong>. This enchanting place is also ideal for <strong>birdwatching<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the park&#8217;s natural beauty, admire the construction of <strong>houses<\/strong> with <strong>shale<\/strong> or <strong>granite<\/strong> walls. The park is home to several small towns such as <strong>Montesinho<\/strong>, <strong>Rio de Onor<\/strong> and <strong>Guadramil<\/strong>. The main surprise when visiting these small <strong>villages<\/strong> is to discover that they are <strong>communal<\/strong>, i.e. the common goods are shared among the inhabitants. For example, the wood-burning oven, the mill, the washhouse, the land for cultivation, and the pastures are used and managed by the population.<\/p>\n<p>The two highest points in the park are the <strong>Serra a Coroa<\/strong> (to the west) and the <strong>Serra de Montesinho<\/strong> (to the east), which can be explored on <strong>foot<\/strong> or by <strong>bicycle<\/strong>. Visit the protected area of <strong>Albufeira do Azibo<\/strong>, between <strong>Macedo de Cavaleiros<\/strong> and <strong>Bragan\u00e7a<\/strong>, where you can go <strong>birdwatching<\/strong> and swim in the waters of the river beach of <strong>Fraga da Pegada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As regards\u00a0<strong>gastronomy<\/strong>, we recommend you try the area&#8217;s cured <strong>meats<\/strong> and meat from local livestock, all accompanied by a <strong>red wine<\/strong> from <strong>Tr\u00e1s-os-Montes<\/strong>. In addition, try the sweets made with eggs and honey produced by the<strong> bees<\/strong> that live in the park.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Parco+naturale+di+Montesinho\/@41.9061617,-6.8687482,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0xd3a4f6625fa02dd:0x72771d4ab83da54d!8m2!3d41.9061617!4d-6.8599935?shorturl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Map<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. Alv\u00e3o Natural Park<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_61748\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-61748 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/3-3.jpg\" alt=\"Alv\u00e3o Natural Park\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/3-3.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/3-3-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/3-3-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/3-3-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/3-3-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo via Canva PRO<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you are a lover of <strong>extreme sports<\/strong> and <strong>waterways<\/strong>, you should visit the <strong>Alv\u00e3o<\/strong> Natural Park. This park, located between <strong>Minho<\/strong> and <strong>Tr\u00e1s-os-Montes<\/strong>, in Mondim de Basto and Vila Real, is famous for the <strong>Fisgas de Ermelo<\/strong>, one of the biggest <strong>waterfalls<\/strong> in Europe, where the <strong>Olo river<\/strong> falls from a height of more than <strong>200 metres<\/strong>. Wandering through the park you can spot Iberian <strong>wolves<\/strong>, alpine <strong>choughs<\/strong>, golden <strong>bats<\/strong>, <strong>eagles<\/strong> and admire an incredible <strong>flora<\/strong>, with over 480 species, including <strong>oak<\/strong>, <strong>holly,<\/strong> and many others. Its two distinctive and very different ecosystems make this park wonderful. Throughout <strong>Alv\u00e3o<\/strong> you will find rocks and stones protruding provocatively from the wild grasses and are fascinating features.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Parque+Natural+do+Alv%C3%A3o\/@41.365607,-7.8352696,14z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0xd24cbb1ba6372d3:0x77e9f2a74c43aea3!8m2!3d41.365607!4d-7.8177601?hl=it&amp;shorturl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Map <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. Serra da Estrela Natural Park<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_61752\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-61752 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Parco-Naturale-Portogallo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Serra da Estrela Natural Park, Portugal\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Parco-Naturale-Portogallo-1.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Parco-Naturale-Portogallo-1-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Parco-Naturale-Portogallo-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Parco-Naturale-Portogallo-1-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Parco-Naturale-Portogallo-1-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo via Canva PRO<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Serra da <strong>Estrela Natural Park<\/strong> is Portugal&#8217;s largest protected area. It is the highest point in mainland <strong>Portugal<\/strong>. It is located in the central mountainous area between the <strong>valleys<\/strong> of the <strong>rivers<\/strong> and <strong>streams<\/strong> that originate in these <strong>mountains<\/strong> such as the <strong>Mondego<\/strong>, <strong>Alva,<\/strong> and <strong>Z\u00eazere<\/strong>. The landscape is diverse and <strong>rocky<\/strong>, there are <strong>lagoons<\/strong>, <strong>oak<\/strong> and <strong>chestnut<\/strong> forests. The largest element of the central mountain range is <strong>Torre<\/strong>, with a height of <strong>1.991 metres<\/strong>. <strong>Snow<\/strong> appears frequently in the park, so it is possible to practice various <strong>winter sports<\/strong> such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skiserradaestrela.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>skiing<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>snowboarding<\/strong>. This park is also an excellent destination for <strong>hiking<\/strong>, <strong>horseback<\/strong> riding or <strong>cycling<\/strong>. There are around <strong>375 kilometres<\/strong> of marked <strong>trails<\/strong> of varying degrees of difficulty. If you want to experience the extraordinary sensation of flying, <strong>paraglide<\/strong> in <strong>Linhares da Beira<\/strong> and fly over this <strong>historic<\/strong> village.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Mount Estrela<\/strong> is a fundamental testimony to the last <strong>glaciation<\/strong>, which occurred some <strong>30.000<\/strong> <strong>years ago<\/strong>. It has a high <strong>geodiversity<\/strong> and rocks that are up to 600 million years old. These facts have been recognized by <strong>UNESCO<\/strong>, giving it the status of a <strong>geopark<\/strong>, the so-called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/geoparkestrela.pt\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Estrela Geopark<\/a><\/strong>. There are numerous flocks of <strong>sheep<\/strong> &#8216;ovelha da Serra da Estrela&#8217; and the sheep&#8217;s milk gives rise to the region&#8217;s most characteristic product. This is the famous <strong>Queijo da Serra da Estrela<\/strong>, an artisanal cream cheese that should be tasted at least once in a lifetime. In <strong>Celorico da Beira<\/strong>, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/solardoqueijo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Solar do Queijo<\/strong><\/a>, you can learn all about its production.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Serra+da+Estrela+Natural+Park\/@40.3392142,-7.6417089,13z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0xd3cd92909c13be9:0x8a87d9688467ab3!8m2!3d40.333333!4d-7.633333!15sCh9QYXJjbyBOYXR1cmFsZSBTZXJyYSBkYSBFc3RyZWxhWjEKDnBhcmNvIG5hdHVyYWxlIh9wYXJjbyBuYXR1cmFsZSBzZXJyYSBkYSBlc3RyZWxhkgENbmF0aW9uYWxfcGFya5oBJENoZERTVWhOTUc5blMwVkpRMEZuU1VObk9IWlFjSEJSUlJBQg?shorturl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Map<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. Arrabida Natural Park<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_61749\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-61749 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"Arrabida Natural Park, Portugal\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/4-2.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/4-2-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/4-2-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/4-2-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/4-2-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo via Canva PRO<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Arrabida <strong>Natural Park<\/strong> is a true <strong>green paradise<\/strong> that runs along the Portuguese coast from <strong>Palmela<\/strong> to <strong>Set\u00fabal<\/strong>. There are numerous beaches with <strong>crystal-clear blue<\/strong> water where you can <strong>dive<\/strong> and <strong>climb<\/strong> in the <strong>mountains<\/strong>. Unspoiled <strong>beaches<\/strong> such as <strong>Figueirinha<\/strong> and <strong>Galapinhos<\/strong> are particularly beautiful amidst all the other riches on offer. There are also hundreds of <strong>caves<\/strong> with <strong>fossil deposits<\/strong> and <strong>dinosaur<\/strong> tracks.<\/p>\n<p>Visit this fantastic <strong>reserve<\/strong> surrounded by the scent of <strong>daffodils<\/strong>, <strong>orchids<\/strong>, <strong>broom,<\/strong> and <strong>rosemary<\/strong>. Inland, the yellow plains give way to patches of dark green <strong>forest<\/strong> covering the rolling <strong>hills<\/strong> bordering the white coastline below. Enjoy a <strong>boat<\/strong> trip to the lake to admire the <strong>beauty<\/strong> of the coastline from afar and on the <strong>water<\/strong> in the bright <strong>sunshine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Parque+Natural+da+Arr%C3%A1bida\/@38.4693714,-9.0730966,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0xd194fd99d329631:0xaee8c5c0c2725b28!8m2!3d38.4693714!4d-9.0643419?shorturl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Map<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These <strong>natural <\/strong>parks\u00a0in Portugal are the perfect setting for a <strong>quiet<\/strong> day in touch with\u00a0<strong>nature<\/strong>. Get <strong>away<\/strong> from the city and discover the <strong>wonders<\/strong> of the <strong>environment<\/strong> around you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Portugal, man and nature live in perfect harmony. There are numerous natural places classified as Parks and Nature Reserves. 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