Peneda Gerês National Park is the only national park in Portugal. It has an area of around 70,000 hectares covering 5 municipalities in Portugal: Melgaço, Arcos de Valdevez, Ponte da Barca, Soajo, Terras de Bouro and Montalegre.
When planning your trip to the Peneda Gerês National Park, the town of Lindoso is a must stop due to its surrounding beauty of the yellow mountain range.
The Peneda Gerês National Park is well known for its beautiful waterfalls and natural pools of pure and crystal water hidden in the corners of the park, which are ideal to escape the routine and dive into the water in the summertime. However, we can say that autumn in Gerês brings a special charm that many are unaware of, either by its wonderful colors, magnificent waterfalls with abundant flow or typical mountain villages, there are several ways to discover the park even in autumn.
One of the best ways to explore the authenticity of the Portuguese mountains is undoubtedly by bike. The bicycle gives you the autonomy and the pleasure to explore less urbanized places where you will find hidden landscapes and typical mountain villages. However, the idea of cycling in mountainous areas with great downhills can be a big obstacle due to the effort that is expected to feel.
If you don't already know, canyoning is an extreme activity that consists of exploring and descending the bed of a river or stream in mountain valleys using a variety of rope techniques that can involve walking in rough terrain, abseiling, jumps (which can be optional) and swimming. You can learn more about canyoning here.
Nature and Adventure activities, despite the inherent adrenaline, bring a mix of emotions that give us a sense of challenge and the desire to experiment. Whenever we plan any activity of this kind, whether canyoning or electric mountain bike tours, we think if we are capable or if we have the physical abilities (and courage) to do it.
