Gerês National Park is situated one and half hour driving from Porto and this is what it will take to be in the heart of the park however we will stop midway to stretch our legs and have a coffee.
We will have a 9 km (4.6 miles) hike which will take us to 10 magnificent natural pools situated in the heart of the park. The hike will be divided in 2 stages, 4.5 km (2.3 miles) from the starting point to the pools, where we will stay for around 1 hour to dive in the amazing natural pools (depending on people willingness we can stay a bit longer) and then the other 4.5 km (2.3 miles) back to the starting point. The path is in an uneven terrain but without steep slopes.
For lunch, please prepare your own food. Please bring lots of water as it might be very hot.
We can consider this hike
Difficult: for people not used to walk in the city for at least 10 km
Medium: for people Used to Hike for 10 km in the countryside
Easy: For people Used to hike for Hike for more than 10 km in an uneven terrain with steep slopes.
After the hike we will have the chance to stop in a local tavern for a refreshing drink and relax a bit before returning to Porto
Arrival to Porto will be around 5:30 PM.
Pick ups at any other location in Porto area can be requested for an extra 20 euro fee. It need to be requested until 12 hours before the experience starts.
Pick ups at any other location in Porto area can be requested for an extra 20 euro fee. It need to be requested until 12 hours before the experience starts.
