The Top 20 Lakes in the Tras-os-monte
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Tras-os-monte? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, …
Last updated: September 26, 2025
It is a very varied hike that is a lot of fun! In between there are always rocky passages and the absolute highlight is of course Poço Azul - make …
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The 7 Gerês lagoons are a small natural wonder and the path that leads to them is beautiful. On the way it is possible to visit a Fojo do Lobo …
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Also known as Praia de Alqueirão. Perhaps the best developed beach in the nature reserve of Peneda-Gerês. Surrounded by pure granite ridges that extend from Braga to almost Chaves in …
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Beautiful reservoir with interesting vegetation around it. If you're already in the area anyway, you can do a little lap here.
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Fed by the crystal clear waters of the Cavadas and Cela Cavalos creeks, the Cela Cavalos Waterfall, in addition to the eye-catching waterfall that forms an irresistible natural pool, also …
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The 7 Gerês lagoons are a small natural wonder and the path that leads to them is beautiful. On the way it is possible to visit a Fojo do Lobo …
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Beginning of the route through the protected natural area.
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Easy to reach smaller bathing pump. Rather something for younger children. Still so deep that you can even swim a few strokes in it. You can park directly on the main road on the hard shoulder.
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Pantano (so named by the locals), is a natural lake at an altitude of 1000 meters. The large boulder in the middle of the lake is associated with a local legend.
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An impressive build!
Built in 1955, it has a height of 76m and a crown length of 246m. The hydroelectric power station located there produces an average of 346 GWh per year.
Built in 1955, it has a height of 76m and a crown length of 246m. The hydroelectric power station located there produces an average of 346 GWh per year.
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