Nestled in the rugged mountains of northern Portugal, Peneda-Gerês National Park is the country’s only national park—and it’s a paradise for nature lovers. While many come for the waterfalls, wild ponies, and granite peaks, the true soul of Gerês lies in its incredible diversity of flora. From ancient oak forests to vibrant wildflowers, the park offers a living library of plant life, shaped by centuries of both natural evolution and human activity.

Fafião is a place rich in tradition and natural beauty, nestled in the heart of Peneda-Gerês National Park. Last week, the villagers of Fafião have lovingly restored their communitarian lagar de azeite (olive press), and it is now operating once again, offering a glimpse into the region’s rich agricultural heritage.

Fafião is a place rich in tradition and natural beauty, nestled in the heart of Peneda-Gerês National Park. Last week, the villagers of Fafião have lovingly restored their communitarian lagar de azeite (olive press), and it is now operating once again, offering a glimpse into the region’s rich agricultural heritage.

What's the meaning behind this quote?

It is probably what the majority of our travellers ask themselves, when they hear me or any other guide, that has adopted this expression from Miguel.

Hey, I am Nina, an Erasmus intern here at Oporto Adventure Tours. From the very first day at the office in Porto, I could tell that Oporto Adventure Tours is unique. OAT organises guided tours, but it is not really about tours. OAT is not about money nor cars with big logos.

If you do an autumn or winter tour, the guides invite you to collect oak seeds. If you do the spring and summer tour, you are invited to move a tree from a container to a pot and adopt it.

43 % of the Portuguese population is vaccinated with at least one dose of the vaccine which “is enough to provide cellular immunity and protection against severe disease and death”.

Do you know that feeling of peace and calm when you are in the nature? The sounds of the forest, the scent of the plants and earth, the sunlight flowing into the trees and the fresh, clean air.