by turismo gerês | Jun 8, 2026 | Activities and Tours, Alto-Minho, Beaches, Pet Friendly
H Have you ever arrived at a crystal-clear river and thought: how have I never discovered this place before? In Minho and Gerês, that happens more often than you might imagine. Between winding roads, hidden trails and small villages, there are river beaches that...
by quinta lamosa mkt | May 6, 2026 | Activities and Tours, Alto-Minho, Arcos de Valdevez, Ecovia de Vez, Passadiços do Sistelo, Peneda-Gerês National Park, Treehouse in Gerês
Do you love hiking? Then you’ve come to the perfect place. The Gerês region is one of the most diverse and captivating natural destinations in Portugal for anyone who enjoys exploring the outdoors. Between valleys, rivers, waterfalls, ancient villages and mountain...
by turismo gerês | Apr 10, 2026 | Gerês Getaways, Holidays, Pet Friendly, Rural Tourism Portugal
When we have a pet, we often think twice about working away from home, going on a “getaway,” or going on vacation. Our four-legged friends, namely dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and others, need time, space, and freedom to explore and feel comfortable. And Gerês is the...
by turismo gerês | Mar 4, 2026 | Activities and Tours
The days are getting longer, the temperatures invite you outside and the sun is starting to appear more regularly. It is the perfect time to swap the sofa for your trainers, take a deep breath and reconnect with nature. After the colder months, there is a different...
by turismo gerês | Feb 9, 2026 | Santiago, Santiago de Compostela
There are paths we take to reach a destination. And there are others we walk to find time and purpose. The Caminho Minhoto Ribeiro clearly belongs to the latter. Less talked about, less crowded, and deeply connected to the Minho landscape, it is an increasingly...
by turismo gerês | Jan 5, 2026 | Gerês, Gerês Getaways
It is among mountains, rivers and villages that seem frozen in time that you will find the Peneda-Gerês National Park, the only national park in Portugal. A place where nature sets the rhythm and reminds us, from the very first moment, that it is possible to live...
by turismo gerês | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
It is among mountains, rivers and villages that seem frozen in time that you will find the Peneda-Gerês National Park, the only national park in Portugal. A place where nature sets the pace and reminds us, from the very first moment, that it is possible to live...
by turismo gerês | Nov 12, 2025 | Blog, Passadiços do Sistelo, Sistelo
Article updated in November 2025. Christmas in the heart of Alto Minho only truly begins when the lights of the Enchanted Forest are switched on. And the 2025 edition already has an official start date: 28 November. In recent years, the Enchanted Forest has become a...
by turismo gerês | Nov 10, 2025 | Blog, Gerês, Gerês Getaways
The fast pace of everyday life often makes us forget what truly matters: to pause, breathe, and enjoy. Yet there are places that invite us to slow down — and Gerês is, without a doubt, one of them. Just over 50 minutes from Porto, in Portugal’s only National Park,...
by turismo gerês | Sep 7, 2025 | Blog, Gerês, Treehouse in Gerês
For those who love to experience Minho in a different way, we have the perfect getaway for you. Right in the heart of Alto Minho, Gerês is one of the gateways to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Portugal. And no, we’re not exaggerating! It’s the only...
