Explore Peneda-Gerês National Park
8 days | from 870€
1 week self-guided walking holiday amid the magnificent mountain scenery and rural communities of Portugal's Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Guided walking tour through history and community villages.
The “Sarilhão” Eagle’s Trail is located in a parish called Campo do Gerês, which is rich in cultural heritage and traditions as well as stunning scenery.
You will walk along slopes, plains and the wide Rodas River valley between the Ethnographic Museum and the left bank of Vilarinho das Furnas lake, with gorgeous views throughout. As you traverse the narrow lanes of the ancient villages, you’ll notice traditional features such as stone grain stores and wooden balconies.
Following the Geira Roman road, Via Nova XVIII, you will see the engraved milestone markers. Near the XXIX milestone there are traces of the shelter in which the Portuguese population defended themselves against hostile invasions during the Middle Ages.
Local wildlife includes the white kite, red-chested bullfinch and the Bocage lizard. Oak, pine, chestnut and strawberry trees predominate although there are many plant varieties here.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the local history and nature of this part of the Peneda-Gerês National Park in the museums of Campo do Gerês.
The Geira Museum is all about the Roman Antonine Itinerary XVIII, an important Roman military road that connected Bracara Augusta (now the city of Braga) in Portugal to Asturica Augusta (now Astorga) in Spain via a 215-mile route.
Learn about the people and customs of the village that was submerged in the creation of the reservoir at the Vilarinho das Furnas Ethnographic Museum.
Campo Gerês Park Gate contains plenty of information about the nature and traditions of this area.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
9:45 am – Meet your guide in Campo do Gerês at the Gate of Peneda-Gerês National Park for a briefing before setting off
- Begin your circular guided walking tour
- Distance: 8.8 km
- Elevation (Gain/Loss): +228 meters | -229 meters
- Grade (Max/Min): +12.8% | -17.0%
- Duration: 3 hours walking
- Picnic lunch overlooking the mountains
- Visit the Campo do Gerês museums, namely:
- The Geira Museum,
- The Vilarinho das Furnas Ethnographic Museum and
- The Campo do Gerês National Park Gate.
- The tour ends at 4:00 pm
Map
The Sarilhão Eagle Trail in Peneda-Gerês National Park
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Duration: 6:00 hours
Tour type: Guided
Nº of people: From 2
Walking grade: Easy
Total walking distance: 8.8 km
Region: Minho (Peneda-Gerês National Park)
Highlights: Roman road (Via Nova XVIII) and the milestones (marking the Roman miles), Vilarinho da Furna reservoir, interesting archaeological and ethnographic heritage, authentic mountain villages, Albergaria Forest, amazing views.
Available: All year round
Prices per person:
- 2 to 3 pax: 180 euros
- 4 to 5 pax: 145 euros
- 6+ pax: 115 euros
What’s included?
- Experienced, knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Picnic lunch with drinks
- Entrance and visit to museums
What’s not included?
- Personal expenses or gratuities
- Private transfer from/to Porto (this can be arranged for an additional fee)
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