Portugal

Welcome to the Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal's only National Park. Here, you'll find a symbiosis between unspoiled nature and historical heritage. Explore stunning trails, such as the Preguiça Trail, dive into the cool waters of the Portela do Homem Waterfall. Discover archaeological treasures in Pitões das Júnias. Let yourself be enveloped by the unique beauty of this green sanctuary, where serenity and adventure meet.

Discover the authenticity and diversity of Portugal's 13 Natural Parks, authentic natural treasures waiting for you. From the majesty of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park to the untouched nature of the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina, where you'll find paradisiacal beaches. Lose yourself in the magical landscapes of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park or explore the biodiversity of the Guadiana Valley Natural Park. These are just a few of the many pearls awaiting your discovery in an invitation to nature like never before.

Portugal is a destination with an Atlantic coastline, mountains, rivers, valleys, trails and routes for you to explore and get to know, at the pace of a walk. Whether on the coast or inland, in the Peneda-Gerês National Park or the Serra da Estrela, on the islands of Madeira or the Azores, Portugal has a wealth of natural heritage for you to enjoy step by step. Here are some of the most popular trails in Portugal, for an adventurous walk, hand in hand with nature.

With a sunny climate all year round, Portugal is the ideal destination for an outdoor adventure vacation. And the options for exploring it are endless! Whether you're looking to discover the country's most popular sites or take a detour off the beaten track, Portugal has a network of well-marked long-distance routes - the Grande Rotas - to take you exactly where you want to go.

The Great Mountain Bike Crossings in Portugal are a unique adventure, from north to south. Discover the country's diverse landscape and culture by pedaling for miles and miles. Travel through the Historical Villages on the GR22, pedal along the banks of the River Zêzere on the GR33 or in the Côa Valley on the GR45. To the south, take the thrilling GR15 along the Guadiana, or the Via Algarviana, which takes you from one end of the Algarve to the other.

An opportunity to merge with nature and local communities on the trails of these extraordinary Grand Crossings. An intense experience for mountain bike lovers.

See also the mountain bike trails you can do in the Alentejo and Ribatejo.

In the Historical Villages.

In the Schist Villages.

The main pilgrimage routes in Portugal are the Caminhos de Fátima and the Caminhos de Santiago, both of which have several routes and starting points, covering the whole country, from north to south, from the coast to the interior.

Old railroads have given way to new routes. Ecotrails were created as a way of upgrading disused railway lines. In order to make the most of the railway routes, the Ecopistas promote the connection to nature and the local heritage in an ecological and sustainable way, encouraging the practice of physical activity.

On Portugal's Ecopistas you can walk, cycle or even rollerblade. The maintenance and quality of the sidewalk also means that they can be used by wheelchairs and other means of mobility.

There are several Ecopistas in Portugal, from the north to the south of the country, that you can discover. Often complemented by ecovias and cycle paths, they are veritable greenways for discovering the landscapes, towns, natural and cultural heritage of the regions. The longest ecotrail in Portugal is the Dão Ecotrail, which is around 49 kilometers long. Among the best known are the Vouga Ecopista, the Minho River Ecopista, the Tâmega Ecopista, the Corgo Ecopista and the Sabor Ecopista.