Leave the city behind and embark on a full-day adventure through Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal’s only national park. Start with hotel pickup in Porto or Braga and travel comfortably and sustainably in an electric vehicle, accompanied by a local guide. Visit the legendary Mizarela Bridge, admire the Fecha das Barjas waterfall—known as the “Tahiti” of Gerês—and enjoy breathtaking views from Pedra Bela viewpoint. Continue to the Portela do Homem waterfall, passing traditional stone granaries along the way. Enjoy lunch at a regional restaurant (not included), and in the afternoon choose between an accessible hike on one of the park’s trails or a tasting of local Vinho Verde wines at a nea...
Highlights
From 11 hours to 12 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 11 hours to 12 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Visit to Pedra Bela viewpoint
Visit to stone granaries at Soajo or Lindoso
Visit to Portela do Homem cascades
Visit to Mizarela Bridge
Visit to Fecha das Barjas cascade
Easy walk of about 30 minutes to visit Ponte da Misarela
Air-conditioned vehicle
any other fees and tips.
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
R. Correio do Ave 10
Go to Café Arouca
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Total duration of the tour includes the travel time
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The traveler must inform us if they would like us to book lunch at a regional restaurant
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Leave the city behind and embark on a full-day adventure through Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal’s only national park. Start with hotel pickup in Porto or Braga and travel comfortably and sustainably in an electric vehicle, accompanied by a local guide. Visit the legendary Mizarela Bridge, admire the Fecha das Barjas waterfall—known as the “Tahiti” of Gerês—and enjoy breathtaking views from Pedra Bela viewpoint. Continue to the Portela do Homem waterfall, passing traditional stone granaries along the way. Enjoy lunch at a regional restaurant (not included), and in the afternoon choose between an accessible hike on one of the park’s trails or a tasting of local Vinho Verde wines at a nea...
Highlights
From 11 hours to 12 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 11 hours to 12 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Visit to Pedra Bela viewpoint
Visit to stone granaries at Soajo or Lindoso
Visit to Portela do Homem cascades
Visit to Mizarela Bridge
Visit to Fecha das Barjas cascade
Easy walk of about 30 minutes to visit Ponte da Misarela
Air-conditioned vehicle
any other fees and tips.
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
R. Correio do Ave 10
Go to Café Arouca
Return
Itinerary
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Mizarela Bridge
Ponte da Misarela is a magical place that, according to legend, was built by the Devil. We will visit the bridge in a quiet, short walk of about 30 minutes.
30 minutes
2
Cascata Tahiti
Fecha das Barjas, also known as Tahiti Waterfall, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Peneda-Gerês National Park
30 minutes
3
Miradouro da Pedra Bela
The Pedra Bela Viewpoint is probably the best known in Gerês due to the great scenic beauty that can be seen from there, an authentic natural amphitheatre with the bridges of the Caldo River and the Caniçada reservoir as a backdrop.
20 minutes
4
Cascata da Portela do Homem
On a nice and calm walk of about 20 minutes, we will visit one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Portugal and Spain.
20 minutes
5
Espigueiros de Soajo
The "granaries of Soajo" comprise a communal threshing floor made up of 24 granaries, some of which are still in use; all are made of stone and set on a granite outcrop. The oldest dates from 1782.
Lunch at a regional restaurant
2 hours and 20 minutes
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Ponte de Lima
Come and discover the unique beauty of the oldest village in Portugal, which hides deep roots and ancient legends. We will cross the Roman bridge to visit the International Garden Festival area and make a brief visit to the historic area of the village in a journey of about an hour.
50 minutes
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Granaries of Lindoso
Next to Lindoso Castle, there is a community threshing floor and a set of 50 granaries from the 17th and 18th centuries. Our visit to the granaries and Lindoso Castle will last about 30 minutes.
