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Right in the middle of Montesinho Natural Park, is the base of A. Montesinho, which congregates in a rural and authentic environment, six magnificent homes, preserved and made with typical materials of the region. With all the tranquility the visitor can enjoy the magnificent biodiversity in the natural park away from urban life.
The gastronomy is a brand of the region’s culture, and also has a distinct space in the Group A. Montesinho. Within a gentle and welcoming community , the adventures and unusual experiences are a constant , turning your visit a delight for the senses . Venture out and experience what the park has to offer you in mountain biking, all -terrain , riding or walking , admire the rare beauty of our land and delivered in time for your soul to this “wonderful kingdom”.
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Sales point of regional products, Crafts , Wine , Olive Oil , Confectionery , Cheese and sausages, etc.
Description: At the highest point of mount Serra da Nogueira is a place known to be one of Europe’s largest extents of Quercus pirenaica. There we find the sanctuary called Senhora da Serra, mentioned in the 16th century as one of the largest religious pilgrimage of the region that between the 30th of August and the 8th of September attracts thousands of people. Some stay over night. This religious aspect also is linked to gastronomic and ludic aspects. Towards the soul side near the fountain named Fonte dos milagres (fountain of miracles) is the a certain rock called Fraga da Senhora wich shows a print similar to a horse shoe mark.
Description: Open all year round, the place is prepared with a zone for caravans. It is located near the public swimming pools and tennis courts.
Time: Open all year
Description: A rural camping park integrated in the Biological Park of Vinhais, also with Bungalows, located within the Natural Park of Montesinho.
Description: This is a small pedestrian passage (PR) that crosses the territory of Pinheiro Novo. With and extension 12Km, with altitudes understood between 830m and 1149m and a moderate to high level of difficulty and corresponding about 5 hours of walking.
Starting point: Pinheiro Novo
Arriving Point: Pinheiro Novo
Extension: approximately 12km
Level of difficulty: moderate
Time: 5 hours
Description: This is a small pedestrian path of (PR) passing thru agricultural landscape of the Vinhais territory. It presents an extension of 4,8km with altitudes understood between 610m and 720m and an average level of difficulty, corresponding about 2 hours of walking.
Starting point: Vinhais (coordinates GPS)
Arriving Point: Vinhais
Extension: approximately 4,8km
Level of difficulty: moderate
Time: 2hours
Description: The Ciradelha Path, is a small pedestrian route (PR) of pleasant landscapes that goes along agricultural trails thru the territory of Vinhais. It has an extension of 9km with altitudes understood between 650m and 1000m and an average level of difficulty, corresponding about 3 hours and 30 minutes of walking.
Starting point: Vinhais (coordinates GPS)
Arriving Point: Vinhais
Extension: approximately 9km
Level of difficulty: moderate
Time: 3hours 30 minuts
Description: The Via Augusta XVII century path in the territory of Vinhais comprehends about 18 km initiating at the limit of the village of Agrochão. Here you can visit the Ethnographic Museum of Agriculture, and also the Olive Oil Museum, located in an old olive oil production unit (lagar), where the visitor takes knowledge of the process of manufacture of this ancient alimentary condiment.
Starting point: limit of the village of Agrochão passing south of the Cabeço de Marco
Arriving Point:village of Agrochão
Extension: approximately 18km
Level of difficulty: moderate
Time: 5hours 30 minutes
Starting point: Biological park of Vinhais (41,858758, – 6,987669)
Arriving Point: Biological park of Vinhais
Extension: approximately 6,5km
Level of difficulty: moderate
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starting point: Biological park of Vinhais (41,858758, – 6,987669)
Arriving Point: Vidoeira pond (41,864991, – 6,990438)
Extension: approximately 1,1km
Level of difficulty: easy
Time: 1 hour 30 minuts