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Peneda-Gerês National Park

Gerês, Portugal

Nature

Granite mountains, waterfalls and old Roman milestones in Portugal’s only national park.

Nearest town
Gerês, Portugal
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
41.7300, -8.1600

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

Northern Portugal: Minho and Gerês – a waterfall over a body of waterPhoto by Micael Rodrigues on Unsplash
N103
Mountains & lakes

Northern Portugal: Minho and Gerês

155 km5 stops3 days

Nearby

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Bom Jesus do Monte

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Guimarães Castle and Old Town – Castelo de Guimarães - Portugal (32689991015)© Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · CC BY-SA 2.0
History

Guimarães Castle and Old Town

Guimarães, Portugal
Ponte de Lima - panoramio (47)© JCNazza · CC BY 3.0
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Ponte de Lima

Ponte de Lima, Portugal
Valença Fortress – Valença - panoramio (30)© JCNazza · CC BY 3.0
History

Valença Fortress

Valença, Portugal

Campsites nearby

  • Parque de Campismo do VidoeiroCampsite
    1 km from Peneda-Gerês National Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ermida Gerês CampingCampsite
    4 km from Peneda-Gerês National Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Gerês GreenparkCampsite
    10 km from Peneda-Gerês National Park
    TentsMotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lima EscapeCampsite
    17 km from Peneda-Gerês National Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • GarfePark CampingCampsite
    23 km from Peneda-Gerês National Park
    ShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Parque de Campismo da TravancaCampsite
    23 km from Peneda-Gerês National Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Peneda-Gerês National Park?

Peneda-Gerês National Park is in Gerês, Portugal, at GPS 41.7300, -8.1600. It is about 30 km from Braga.

Can you camp near Peneda-Gerês National Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parque de Campismo do Vidoeiro, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Peneda-Gerês National Park?

Peneda-Gerês National Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Northern Portugal: Minho and Gerês.

What is there to see near Peneda-Gerês National Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Bom Jesus do Monte (27 km), Guimarães Castle and Old Town (33 km), Ponte de Lima (35 km) and Valença Fortress (52 km).

When is the best time to visit Peneda-Gerês National Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)