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Pitões das Júnias Trail (Montalegre)
The road to Pitões of Júnias is too long, but on arrival I knew immediately that the time spent in the trip would be largely compensated. This village of Montalegre municipality is located just over 1100m of altitude in the Peneda-Gerês National Park and is therefore the highest village of "Barroso"…
Searching for Loivos Waterfall (Montalegre)
No matter how well one knows a place or a region, there is always more to discover each time we visited that region. This sunny day I left the Vilarinho das Furnas Youth Hostel towards Pitões das Júnias, in the municipality of Montalegre, a journey of about 1hr 30m by…
Night Walk on São Bento da Porta Aberta Feasts (Terras de Bouro)
The celebration of "São Bento da Porta Aberta" occur every year during the month of August, more specifically between 10 and 15th when, by tradition, is made the great pilgrimage that animates the region. This town of Terras de Bouro municipality, in the Peneda-Gerês National Park (PNPG), receive a huge influx…
Walking in Caldas do Gerês (Terras de Bouro)
Whenever I visit the Peneda Geres National Park (PNPG), the village of "Caldas do Gerês" is a mandatory stop. About 20 kilometers from Terras de Bouro, the village belongs to the parish of Vilar da Veiga and it's located in a beautiful valley painted of a leafy green. Protected by…
Hiking in Tahiti Waterfall (Terras de Bouro)
The National Park of Peneda Gerês is rich in idyllic locations that make us daydream. Magical places where time stands still and nothing else matters except that enjoy this enchanted present. The Tahiti waterfall, common name assigned to the "Fecha de Barjas" Waterfalls is at the top of the list of this…