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Nature & Viewpoints

This collection explores the rugged terrain of the Peneda-Gerês National Park and Serra da Cabreira. It features multi-tiered cascades like Fecha de Barjas and Arado, alongside high-altitude viewpoints such as Pedra Bela, which overlooks the Cávado valley. The list also highlights significant engineering projects, including the Salamonde and Caniçada concrete arch dams, which created the expansive reservoirs that define the region's hydrological landscape.

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A

Cascata do Arado

Situated at an altitude of 900 meters on the Arado River, this waterfall creates a series of natural pools and is accessible via a forest track from the village of Ermida.

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B

Miradouro da Pedra Bela

Located at 800 meters above sea level, this viewpoint provides panoramic views of the Gerês valley, the Caniçada reservoir, and the confluence of the Cávado and Caldo rivers.

C

Cascata da Rajada

A secluded waterfall on the Arado River near the village of Ermida, reachable via a hiking trail through the mountain landscape.

D

Cascatas de Fecha de Barjas

Also known as the Tahiti Waterfalls, this multi-level cascade on the Arado River features crystal-clear basins and is located along the road connecting Ermida and Fafião.

E