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- Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims to the spectacular Sanctuary of our Lady of Peneda
- Explore Lindoso Castle
- Walk across a 2,000 year-old Roman bridge in Ponte de Lima.
- See the communal grain stores on stilts in Lindoso
- Enjoy the cuisine of Viana do Castelo and Porto
Savour this 7-night / 5 walking days self-guided hike in the Peneda-Geres National Park in the North East of Portugal.
The trip starts in the beautiful riverside town of Ponte de Lima, named after its 2000 year-old Roman bridge spanning the River Lima. The next day a private transfer will take you into the hills to Castro from where you will be walking across rugged terrain, through lovely rural villages, across rivers and through forests. Special places to see during the walk are Lindoso Castle and its extraordinary collection of ancient communal stone granaries and threshing area, and the inspiring Peneda Sanctuary, a church built above a monumental flight of steps and overhung by a towering 300 metre rock.
This trip is offered from spring to autumn, from 1st March to 31st October, when the weather in the North East of Portugal is at its best for hiking, and the country flora are at their finest.
You will be staying in carefully-selected hotels and rural village houses, and dining on the delicious local cuisine of Northern Portugal. This is an important wine-producing area, and the nearby Douro Valley is famous for its port wine.
All accommodation is booked for you, with comprehensive walk notes, luggage transfers and with help available 24/7 should you need it. Your trip can be tailored to your individual requirements and timing, for example, spending an extra day in the UNESCO heritage city of Porto exploring both the old quarter and the lively café culture, as well as taking time for a tour of the port wine houses which dominate the riverside.
