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LAND

 

 

LAND ACTIVITIES

 

 

We are aware that the best way to get to know and to feel the Peneda-Gerês National Park’s natural and cultural values is to realize any of suggested land activities and to discover the area by foot, by bike or by vehicle.
Here, near Lima Escape Camping & Glamping, there are few officially signed hiking trails and you can always get the maps for them at our Reception.

You can also book an e-bike, quad-bike, buggy or jeep tour and enjoy the breath-taking views of National Park protected area.

 

HIKING TRAILS
(official Peneda-Gerês National Park’s trails and municipal trails)

There are a lot of officially signed hiking trails in the Peneda-Geres National Park (PNPG), most of which have a supporting flyer, available at the Reception of Lima Escape Camping & Glamping, at the official Gates of the National Park (the closest one to Lima Escape – in Lindoso) and at other information centres of the region.

 

You can also upload the GPS maps on ADERE-PG website.

 

Created in 1971 the National Park of Peneda-Geres, situated between the Alto Minho and Trás-os-Montes, the Serra da Peneda and Serra do Gerês constitute the only Portuguese protected area that has been classified as a National Park considered by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve. It is a world apart, where human activity is integrated in a harmonious manner with nature.

The exploration of the signed walking trails is an excellent option for all nature lovers to get the direct access to our fabulous & unique landscapes of the National Park.

ALUGUER DE EQUIPAMENTOS

With the view to make your stay even more lively, we have at your disposal the rental service of electric bicycles among the other equipment.

 

Pricing – Advanced pricing List:

ELECTRIC BIKE TOURS (price per person)

3h in the morning (9am-12pm or 10am-1pm) €20.00 (includes insurance)

3h afternoon (2pm-5pm or 3pm-6pm) €20.00 (includes insurance)

Full day tour (9am-6pm, delivery time limit 6pm) €35.00 (includes insurance)

 

Opening hours:

 

Summer (June – September) Monday to Sunday

9:00 am to 7:00 pm

 

rest of the year

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Closed – Monday

E-BIKE TOURS

You can feel the land and enjoy the best mountain trails in a funny way with suggested Bike Tours! You can observe the nature at its best when riding a bike. With the wind hitting your face, the sense of smell expresses the flavour of the forests, the sounds of the rivers and the singing of the winds. But you can also be surprised by exotic birds, and little birds taking flight and flying over your head.

It’s worth a try!

Price:
E-Bike day rental
70€ per person
E-Bike Tour Travessa Serra Amarela
80€ per person
QUAD-BIKE TOURS

One of the fantastic way to explore the surroundings  – it´s modern Segway quad-bike (ATV) tours going through rural trails to ancient mills, secret lagoons and waterfalls and old villages lost in time & in the middle of one of the most authentic part of Portugal. On these trails you can see the best landscapes and pure nature in its almost intact state.

Sunset in the mountains – one of the unforgettable option you may chose.

We hope to exceed your expectations and bring you the joy and simplicity of rural life.

Price: 50€ per hour per quad-bike

HORSE RIDES

This land grounded activity offers two incredible experiences: the contact with the animal and the view on top of the animal. Those who have never ridden a horse will feel a thrill of emotion.

Due to its privileged location and the various valences of its mentors, this activity offers a pleasant experience in a pure contact with Nature. Please do not forget to book in advance!

Available services:

– Ride in the arena

– Riding lessons

– Horse riding through the trails of Peneda-Gerês National Park

Price: from  25€ per hour

JEEP

The fun and the dazzle offered by the region’s landscapes are guaranteed with our mountain vehicles!

This type of routes is an excellent option for all nature lovers to have access to fabulous landscapes.

In sunny days, you will see the clear blue sky flirting with the trees and the flowers of our mountains.

In raining days, you will feel like you are in a natural moving SPA, visiting the twisting slopes while remembering the best moments of your life.

It is, above all, a sensory and emotional experience!

See, please: At dawn, you will notice the magnificence of the sun on Earth. At dusk, the setting sun will make you remember your childhood, something you have not done in a long time.

2 hours
90 euros
4 hours
150 euros
8 hours
240 euros
PASSEIOS DE BUGGY

Join the adventure and discover the best trails in the Peneda-Geres National Park on the side of Arcos de Valdevez – fantastic places where normally you cannot get by other types of vehicles. On the longer Buggy tours of 100, 150 and 180 minutes, you can pass the Swing of Mezio, Porta do Sol viewpoint, as well as chose the exclusive and unique sunset tours.

Prices are indicated per Buggy (each Buggy carries 2 people, driver and companion, who could change during the journey).

Preços:

  • Tour de 40 minutes  – 35 euros
  • Tour de 60 minutes – 50 euros
  • Tour de 100 minutes – 80 euros
  • Tour de 150 minutes – 110 euros
  • Tour de 180 minutos – 140 euros
BUS

Panoramic bus tours through the villages of Alto Minho, allowing direct contact with Nature.

 

Whether in family or in a group, book your panoramic visit to enjoy the best landscapes of the Peneda-Geres and Alto Minho National Park. Try to feel the surrounding landscape in a different way. Experience the unique point of view to our wonderful natural landscapes.