A section of the old Roman road across the Gerês, linking Braga and Chaves.
Explore Gerês from Quinta do Bento
Places to discover in the region, with direct route links that open in Google Maps.
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Places to explore
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The former community village was submerged by the reservoir; traces may appear when water levels fall.
A Galician thermal spa known for its mineral waters and thermal pools.
A series of small waterfalls on the Homem River, near the Spanish border.
A series of waterfalls along the Arado River, among rocky outcrops in the heart of the Gerês.
A mountain waterfall near Pincães village, framed by greenery and rock.
A sanctuary dedicated to Saint Benedict and one of the Gerês region’s main pilgrimage sites.
A viewpoint with open views over the mountains and Caniçada Reservoir.
A landscaped park in the village of Gerês, next to its historic thermal spa complex.
A panoramic viewpoint over Caniçada Reservoir and the valleys of the Gerês.
A scenic spot to take in the Gerês landscape and Caniçada Reservoir.
The dam on the Cávado River created Caniçada Reservoir, surrounded by mountain scenery.
A viewpoint in the Fafião area, overlooking the mountain landscape and valley.
A river beach on the banks of Caniçada Reservoir, surrounded by Gerês scenery.
A scenic swing in the Vieira do Minho area, surrounded by mountain views.
A leisure area in Vieira do Minho associated with old mills and green surroundings.
A panoramic swing in the Cabreira mountains, with views across the hills.
A mountain village in Montalegre, known for its communal traditions and Santa Maria Monastery.
A medieval bridge over the Rabagão River in a gorge of waterfalls and rock formations; also known as the Devil’s Bridge.
A 19-metre waterfall on the Gerês River, visible from the EN308-1 road or the Preguiça Trail.
A single-arch bridge over the Cávado, built in 1908 and an early reinforced-concrete bridge in Braga district.
Travel times and access conditions can change. Check the route and local notices before setting off.
