Top Things to do in Geres
10 Things to Do in Geres That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Geres, Portugal including Miradouro da Pedra Bela, Geres National Park Tours, Sao Bento da Porta Aberta, Geres Equi'Desafios, Geres4U, Agua Montanha Lazer, Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Abadia, Cabril Eco Rural, Cascata da Portela do Homem, Water Park Geres.
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1. Miradouro da Pedra Bela
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By Michael F - Tel Aviv, Israel
The view is just breathtaking!!
The area surround it is just gorgeous and it's a great place for a picnic.
This viewpoint is accessible by car (there's enough area for parking). Alternatively, you can hike all the way up (not easy..).
Highly recommended if you are in the Peneda-Geres National Park.
2. Geres National Park Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 67 reviews
Geres is the only National Park in Portugal . We are born and live in Geres and we want to share with you all the magical places we know. Rivers, landscapes, Waterfalls villages and the people .
Reviewed By ChristineLopes - Farnborough, United Kingdom
The day trip we spent in the Mountains of Geres yesterday ( 30 August 2017) was an unforgettable experience! Tailor made for our needs as fit pensioners we hiked, we lunched and drove all over the area above Geres with our guide, Carlos.
This area of Portugal is stunning but not for the faint hearted! With the help of a guide we felt confident and knowledgeable by the end of the day. It was the highlight of our 3 day stay in Geres. Well worth saving your pennies for these tours!
3. Sao Bento da Porta Aberta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By jescalm - Porto, Portugal
Ancient pilgrimage place devoted to the founder of Benedictine congregation. Lots of devoted visit asking for health miracles. Despite the religious leit motiv it is a place with a superb view. Worth the visit if near by. Very popular and folk market too.
4. Geres Equi'Desafios
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
We are specialized in Outdoor activities such as horse riding, horse-drawn carriage tours, hiking, among others, in the unique set of Peneda-Geres National Park. It's the opportunity to see the Garranos, wild horses from Geres, or go for a walk in the ancient Roman road (Geira) Situated in one of the Gate Parks in Campo do Geres, Terras de Bouro, just 40 minutes from Braga.
Reviewed By Larry T - Westcliffe, Colorado
We booked a half day horseback ride for six people online. Miguel Faria and the staff could not have been more helpful or accommodating. Due to rain on the day of the ride, Miguel changed the itinerary to have lunch at a local restaurant instead of the usual picnic. This worked out well. We very much enjoyed the route that the ride took. The horses were well cared for and easy to ride. Miguel is willing to do whatever it takes to meet his clients needs. This day was a highlight of our trip to Portugal.
5. Geres4U
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Welcome!! "Geres4U" is a company settled in the heart of the Peneda-Geres National Park in the Ermida village. Born to create fun, increase the ranks of adrenaline and discover the nature of Geres, considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Someone skilled follows all the activities, where security issues are a priority. Come see this great little Paradise. License nº232/2014
Reviewed By Sheila T - El Cerrito, California
Three of us had a beautiful day of guided hiking, plus a fabulous homemade gourmet lunch, with Geres4U. The scenery was wonderful--pristine Waterfalls into very green, clear pools, cascades, expansive vistas. Our guide was the best ever, very knowledgeable, warm and friendly, and proud of the beautiful area in which he had grown up. Lunch at the resort was part of the deal, and it was unforgettable. On top of all this, there were no crowds, just a few other tourists and locals here and there. Highly recommended!
6. Agua Montanha Lazer
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 1485Rachel - Newport, United Kingdom
Pulled at high speed by a motor boat on an inflatable sofa - Fabulous. The kids loved it. The parents loved it as they sat in comfort on the boat as Pete and his son Ricardo pay a lot of attention to safety, whilst giving the kids the thrills and tumbles they delighted in. Cannot recommend it enough, but make sure you choose 'Pete's place' though. Not for the faint hearted but our 8 year old and her 13 and 15 year old brothers nominated it as the highlight of a lovely holiday
7. Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Abadia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Joaquim V - Porto, Portugal
see the small museum . is not a large one but you can see how pilgrims sleep there as been as tje people live 100 years ago
8. Cabril Eco Rural
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Cabril Eco Rural promotes unique experiences to visitors of the Peneda-Geres National Park. The privileged location, the know-how of the mountain people, the rich and varied gastronomy, the breathtaking beauty of nature guarantee our guests the community living with a unique population.
Reviewed By JMariz - Braga, Braga, Portugal
Beatiful! Day light hiking combined with top deepsky observation! Paula Oliveira knows the place like nobody else and she is great in logístics as she understood easily how to carry a big Dobson telescope to 1200m. Thanks Paula!
9. Cascata da Portela do Homem
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By HighStandardsBelfast - Belfast
I went here on the strength of the other reviews on this site. It's certainly worth the journey. We came up from the Portuguese side and the drive up was incredible. Steep winding roads have beautiful views of the Valleys below.
The location itself was much easier to walk to than we had envisaged. Other reviews suggest that it's a long walk. It isn't. In fact, you can see the pool from the road.
Okay, you have to park about 500m away up the hill but once you've walked back down, the pool is a short 100m walk up a stone path and then a slightly tricky scrabble down the side of the falls.
My two boys 11. & 10. braved the cold water and dived in but that was enough for them.
If you fancy a walk you can continue up the stone path for a good few miles.
10. Water Park Geres
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
The Water Park Geres is a spectacular inflatable park in the middle of the Caniçada dam. You can use all the entertainments that you fancy, some are more difficult and some are easier. They all have one thing in common: jumping into the warm water of the river. Start by trying to climb the iceberg and slip from the top 4,5m. And then try to walk 6m on roller without falling. Or jump to the giant pillow that works as a catapult and make your friends fly! All this totally safe, with life jacket and permanent monitor. Have fun !!
Reviewed By Irishness - Ireland
This place has went high onto my list of places to return to. It was excellent. We were there on a really warm day and walked down from the village to the spectacular view over the lake. There are a few places to sort your activities lakeside along the lovely beach. We rented a lovely big white swan pedal boat for an hour and happily 'swanned' around the beautiful lake, while jet skis and boats whizzed by. The lake is pristine clean and in the most idyllic location imaginable.
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