The Top 6 Natural Monuments around Balança
Balança’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 6
beautiful natural monuments around Balança. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Balança. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 3, 2025
Fenda da Calcedónia
Highlight • Gorge
We hiked the Covid loop (yellow and red lines) clockwise. The ascent was OK. The rocky landscape was spectacular. The Slut was also impressive, but considering the many rocks, it was just another somewhat more exclusive highlight among many.
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Granite Rock Formations of Peneda-Gerês National Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
As the climb progresses, the granite boulders become increasingly imposing, sculpting the landscape with impressive shapes and dimensions. To the south, Curvaceira rises, the highest point in the area, at …
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Ascent to the Rock Crevice (Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés)
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Today we decide to take the designated hiking trail PR 1.
We walk it anti-clockwise, which turns out to be a good decision.
The ascent is much steeper this way, …
We walk it anti-clockwise, which turns out to be a good decision.
The ascent is much steeper this way, …
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Miradouro de Brufe
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Brufe Viewpoint, nestled in the Terras de Bouro region, is one of Portugal's best-kept secrets. This privileged vantage point, located in the heart of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, offers …
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Curvaceira rocky path
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
As you climb, the granite blocks grow around you like sleeping giants. To the south, the Curvaceira rises up at 919 metres. To the north, the Covide valley stretches out below, green and deep.
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