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Peneda-Gerês

Portugal

In the far northwest of Portugal on the Spanish border, Peneda-Gerês is Portugal's only national park with granite rocks, waterfalls, and wild horses. The remote villages and natural river pools make the park unique.

What awaits you

HikingActiveCampingNature

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 25°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: October — a pleasant 16°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (10°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
9°
Jan
11°
Feb
10°
Mar
14°
Apr
17°
May
20°
Jun
24°
Jul
25°
Aug
19°
Sep
16°
Oct
12°
Nov
9°
Dec
Sunshine hours
6h
Jan
7h
Feb
7h
Mar
10h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
5h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
11d
Jan
10d
Feb
18d
Mar
11d
Apr
13d
May
13d
Jun
6d
Jul
3d
Aug
12d
Sep
18d
Oct
17d
Nov
14d
Dec

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Peneda-Gerês as a Vacation Destination

Peneda-Gerês is an excellent choice for hiking trips, active holidays, camping holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 25°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
Local languages
PT
Camping
Tent & caravan