Portugal for Travellers and Tourists » Wildlife tourism Archive » Portugal for Travellers and Tourists https://www.theperfecttourist.com The Perfect Tourist Travel & Tourism eMagazine Sun, 17 Jan 2016 23:04:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 Peneda-Gerês National Park, North of Portugal in Minho https://www.theperfecttourist.com/blog/2015/01/17/peneda-geres-national-park/ https://www.theperfecttourist.com/blog/2015/01/17/peneda-geres-national-park/#comments Sat, 17 Jan 2015 22:45:25 +0000 http://www.theperfecttourist.com/?p=867 “There are places in the world that are as certain human existence: all combines to miss nothing of their greatness and perfection. Gerês This is one of them.”
Miguel Torga, Diario VII

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The mountainous region received its charter in 1514 by King Manuel I. Found in Terras de Bouro old “Castro” of Chalcedon, erected by the Romans, we also find countless landmarks and millenary Roman road between Braga and Astorga, a town that is known for Geira national treasures of Portugal.

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The Gerês symbolizes the harmony between man and nature, a constant sharing of activities and feelings between people and the inhospitable nature of the granite mountains shaped by time.

The crystal clear waters flows by streams and the clean air involves a great diversity of fauna and flora providing a continuous movement of calm and pleasure. Home of some animals like the semi wild horse Garrano, Wolves, Fallow Deers and many others endangered species.

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A hiking trails net that allows to see places that would be impossible to find by car, an experience that should not be missed.

Major tourist destination for over a century is a brand to defend, preserve and learn to take advantage of its legitimate for the sustainability of the region. The Peneda-Geres Park offers products and services with great quality and aiming to provide welfare so necessary to our lives so hectic.

]]> https://www.theperfecttourist.com/blog/2015/01/17/peneda-geres-national-park/feed/ 0 Tapada Nacional de Mafra https://www.theperfecttourist.com/blog/2014/07/15/tapada-nacional-de-mafra/ https://www.theperfecttourist.com/blog/2014/07/15/tapada-nacional-de-mafra/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2014 15:17:55 +0000 http://www.theperfecttourist.com/?p=3221 “Tapada Nacional de Mafra was created during King João V’s realm as a part of the monarchy’s and his court’s entertainment and leisure after the construction of the Convent. Today it stands out as a natural patrimony of unique features with an area of over eight hundred hectares where red deers, fallow deers, wild boars, foxes, birds of prey and many other species dwell in a scenery of an unusual rich and diversified flora. As it has always been the best place for hunting and the leisure of sovereigns, the Tapada de Mafra still holds its which is thoroughly respected and preserved.”  By Tapada de Mafra

 

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Monday to Friday – 9 am – 6pm

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