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Parque Nacional da Peneda-Geres

Av. Antonio Macedo, Braga 4704-538, Portugal
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Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Braga
5.0 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
Type: National Parks
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Lisbon, Portugal
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This Natural Park, probably the most well known in the country, is a really big one, and has tons of hikes you may choose. I personally reccomend the one which goes through Fenda da Calcedónia. It is certainly a remarkable experience and I reccomend it to anyone who is willing to challenge him or herself. All the hikes may be... More

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Braga, Portugal
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

A very nice place to visit, relax, dating, walking, having fun... Simply natural and beautiful. More

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Porto, Portugal
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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For me is the best Natural Park at Portugal. Nice views, wonderful walks. A lot of exclusive medicinal plants. Good restaurants and accomodations. A nice place to rest. More

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Portugal
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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If you are a nature fan, you can find, all the information you need, about this and all other natural parks, in Portugal, in http://portal.icnb.pt/ICNPortal/VEN2007/ More

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Portugal
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
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This is a national park that you'll never forget! Unlike any other in the country and you can visit it a hundred times and never see the same thing. Plan ahead since some visitors have gotten lost in its immensity. More

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Porto, Portugal
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011
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Only an hour away from Porto the Peneda-Geres National Park is the ultimate get a way. Wild nature, beautfill landscapes, waterfalls, great restaurants... You'll have a blast! It's perfect year round for hicking, spa, relaxing, etc, etc. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011
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The first time we went here we had a car which is a necessity to really see the place. Bus services are few and inconvenient. More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
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You can hike or drive through the vast park. Enjoy the small villages with ancient granaries and friendly people and look for Roman bridges. Water sports are also available at some of the larger lakes\ reservoirs More

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Port Macquarie, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

We had only a short time in this beautiful woodland. The road needs a bit of maintenance in some parts but the views are magnificent. On a day that was quite hot before and after the park, it was cool, almost cold, due to the altitude. Plan a longer stay and do some trekking! More

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Lisboa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

pure natural wildlife and a great place to do some tracking. Leave the car in Portela do Homem and walk through the national park! More

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