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.
Gerês is the ideal place for a getaway for complete rest, in contact with nature. During your visit, you can contemplate the idyllic landscapes that you will find throughout the park, visit the typical mountain villages full of stories, legends and traditions and bathe in the beautiful waterfalls and lagoons of pure and crystalline water.
Via Mariana is a pilgrimage route, which aims to connect some of the main sanctuaries of the Iberian Peninsula, in a unique experience that combines culture, heritage and nature.
The Peneda Gerês National Park is undoubtedly known as one of the most beautiful and emblematic places in Portugal. It has 4 mountains – Serra do Gerês, Serra Amarela, Serra da Peneda and Serra do Soajo – and is characterized by its immense diversity of fauna and flora, being therefore the only Portuguese protected area classified as a National Park.
With the arrival of spring, the Peneda Gerês National Park becomes especially attractive for those who enjoy outdoor experiences in contact with nature. Gerês has, in its thrust, idyllic landscapes, lagoons and waterfalls of pure and crystalline water that are worth getting to know. One of the most interesting ways to explore Gerês is through the trails already traced by former hikers.
