Explore Gerês

Restaurante Abocanhado

A Siza Vieira architecture project with a 20-metre window over the Homem river valley. Local cuisine, with roast kid and Barrosã veal.

Restaurante Lurdes Capela

Part of the history of Caldas do Gerês. Minho-style stew, oven-roasted kid, rojões and papas de sarrabulho.

Toca do Caçador

A cosy, family-run place. Specialities such as river trout, house-style stuffed cod, roast lamb and kid (to order).

Adega Regional do Gerês

In the centre of Gerês village, keeping the spirit of old Minho eateries: generous portions, grills and homemade starters.

O Forno

A regional tavern near the Sanctuary of São Bento, known for its grilled chicken and traditional Minho cooking in generous portions.

O Sobreiro

A traditional restaurant in Rio Caldo, a benchmark for roast kid and veal. Also cod 'à Sobreiro', black-pork dishes and the 'Pedaço do Gerês', served on earthenware.

Recanto da Minhota

In Amares, a decades-long benchmark of traditional Minho cuisine: papas de sarrabulho with rojões, cod with cornbread and grilled meats, with vegetarian options too.

Adega Ramalho

In Covide, the essence of a Minho tavern: cured-meat boards, papas de sarrabulho, rojões and seasonal specials.

Cascata do Arado

One of the most iconic waterfalls in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, with several pools to admire.

Cascata do Tahiti (Fecha de Barjas)

One of the most stunning spots in Gerês: waterfalls and crystal-clear natural pools, ideal in summer.

Poço Azul

One of the prettiest waterfalls and lagoons in Terras de Bouro, with intensely blue water.

Cascata da Portela do Homem

Turquoise pools by the old border, in the heart of the Albergaria forest.

Trilho da Preguiça (PR7)

Accessible circular route with viewpoints over the Caniçada reservoir and the mountains.

Difficulty

Easy

Length

5 km

Duration

1h 30

Geira Romana — Mata da Albergaria

Walk the ancient Roman road that linked Braga to Astorga, with milestones, through the largest oak forest in Gerês.

Difficulty

Easy to moderate

Length

8 km

Duration

3h

Trilho de Vilarinho das Furnas

A route around the Vilarinho das Furnas reservoir, where the submerged village emerges in dry periods.

Difficulty

Moderate

Length

10 km

Duration

3h 30

Santuário de São Bento da Porta Aberta

One of the country's largest sanctuaries, right next to the house, with magnificent views over the Caniçada reservoir.

Miradouro da Pedra Bela

The most famous viewpoint in Gerês, with one of its most dramatic panoramas over valleys and reservoirs.

Miradouro da Boneca

A classic stop on the road to Gerês, with the famous 'doll' spring and views over the mountains.

Albufeira da Caniçada

Boat trips, kayaking, stand-up paddle and diving on the reservoir, minutes from the house.

Praia Fluvial do Alqueirão

Considered the best river beach in Terras de Bouro, perfect for a refreshing summer dip.

Vilarinho das Furnas

The village submerged by the dam, which re-emerges in droughts. An ethnographic museum tells its story.

Termas do Gerês

Relax in the historic thermal waters of Gerês village, known since Roman times.

Aldeia da Ermida

A mountain community village where ancestral customs endure, among shepherd trails, waterfalls and lagoons.

Meu Super Gerês

Supermarket with essentials, fresh bread and local produce, a few minutes from the house.

Intermarché Amares

Large supermarket for a weekly shop, on the way to Braga.