29 May, 2026 In Biking & Cycling, Northern Portugal, Peneda-Gerês National Park

Why the Gerês-Xurés Cross-Border Biosphere is Europe’s best kept cycling secret

The Gerês-Xurés Cross-Border Biosphere Reserve offers cyclists a unique journey through Portugal and Spain, combining quiet mountain roads, Roman history, traditional villages, and stunning natural landscapes. With incredible scenery, thermal springs, and authentic rural culture, it’s Europe’s hidden gem for...

Cyclist on a mountain road in Peneda Gerês Portugal with valley views

17 April, 2026 In Biking & Cycling

Crossing borders on two wheels, a self-guided cycling tour through northern Portugal and Spain

Discover a self-guided cycling adventure through northern Portugal and Spain, crossing borders, exploring landscapes, historic trails, and authentic villages. Ride at your own pace with e-bikes, enjoy local food, scenic descents, and unforgettable moments in the Peneda-Gerês and Xurés region....

Cyclist riding along a scenic trail in the Peneda-Gerês and Xurés cross-border biosphere reserve

20 February, 2026 In Biking & Cycling, Peneda-Gerês National Park

Pedal across Portugal and Spain on a self-guided bike tour through the Gerês-Xurés Cross-Border Biosphere Reserve

Pedal through northern Portugal and Galicia on a self-guided cycling holiday across the Gerês-Xurés Cross-Border Biosphere Reserve. Quiet roads, mountain villages, thermal springs and rich cultural heritage make this an unforgettable bike tour between Portugal and Spain....

14 November, 2025 In Biking & Cycling, History & Culture, Northern Portugal, Peneda-Gerês National Park, Walking & Hiking

Wildlife in the PNG: the Beauty of Diverse Species

Peneda-Gerês National Park is Portugal’s only national park and a biodiversity hotspot. Home to rare mammals, birds, reptiles and aquatic life, it offers stunning landscapes and vital habitats. Sustainable tourism is key to preserving its unique wildlife....

13 June, 2025 In Biking & Cycling, Camino de Santiago, Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, Peneda-Gerês National Park, Walking & Hiking

7 Destinations Near the Camino de Santiago Worth Visiting

Discover 8 enchanting destinations near the Camino de Santiago – from coastal sanctuaries to vineyard valleys. Whether you’re seeking nature, culture or tranquillity, explore what lies beyond the Way. Authentic, unforgettable places in Northern Portugal and Galicia await....

8 February, 2020 In Atlantic Coast, History & Culture, Peneda-Gerês National Park

Walking Peneda-Gerês National Park: Community Lifestyles in the Mountain Villages

When you visit the traditional villages of Portugal’s mountainous Peneda-Gerês National Park, it can feel as though you’re stepping back in time....

10 February, 2019 In Peneda-Gerês National Park

7 Things You’ll Discover In Peneda-Gerês National Park

Portugal may only have one national park but the P en ed a-Gerês is so vast and diverse that it contains everything you could expect from a wild, mountainous landscape and...

20 April, 2016 In Peneda-Gerês National Park, Walking & Hiking

Walking in Peneda-Gerês National Park

The weather was grim the day I went to the Peneda-Gerês National Park but I ended up seeing more of its rugged landscapes than I'd anticipated....

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