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Fisgas de Ermelo Trail: Discover the Largest Waterfalls in the Iberian Peninsula
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Mondim de Basto
As you journey, you’ll be treated to a sight of the spectacular Fisgas de Ermelo waterfalls, the biggest in the Iberian Peninsula. Should the weather prove favorable, you might also enjoy a plunge into the cool waters of the Fisgas de Ermelo Lagoons. This is a genuine dive into the local culture and culinary delights.
As you journey, you’ll be treated to a sight of the spectacular Fisgas de Ermelo waterfalls, the biggest in the Iberian Peninsula. Should the weather prove favorable, you might also enjoy a plunge into the cool waters of the Fisgas de Ermelo Lagoons. This is a genuine dive into the local culture and culinary delights.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Varzigueto - In this activity, you will get to know the Alvão Natural Park, its history, fauna, flora and of course, its ex-libiris - the Fisgas de Ermelo waterfalls. Incredible lagoons that make us lose track of time.
They will walk with specialized local guides, stop to take pictures and contemplate the magnificent landscapes. We will stop for…
- Varzigueto - In this activity, you will get to know the Alvão Natural Park, its history, fauna, flora and of course, its ex-libiris - the Fisgas de Ermelo waterfalls. Incredible lagoons that make us lose track of time.
They will walk with specialized local guides, stop to take pictures and contemplate the magnificent landscapes. We will stop for food reinforcement and to live directly with those who were born and raised in this region. A truly immersive experience in the local culture.
In this experience you will:
Discover the most beautiful landscapes of the Alvão Natural Park
Visit Fisgas de Ermelo
Take a dip in the refreshing waters of the “Piocas” (if the heat asks for it)
See and learn more about this indigenous breed – Cabra Bravia
Discover the local fauna and flora
Learn about the geology of the site
Taste the local food (items in the description - any other order will be charged separately).
What's Included
- Personal Accident Insurance included
- Expert Local Guide provided
- Comprehensive Civil Liability Insurance
- Delicious Snacks available
- Personal Accident Insurance included
- Expert Local Guide provided
- Comprehensive Civil Liability Insurance
- Delicious Snacks available
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Private transportation
Meal Options
- Snack/Reinforcement - Per Person - Two snacks + two sweets + fruit + non-alcoholic drink + coffee
- Snack/Reinforcement - Per Person - Two snacks + two sweets + fruit + non-alcoholic drink + coffee
Location
Av. Ernesto Carvalho Branco 381
Avenida Ernesto Carvalho Branco
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(62 Ratings)
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Y3362uhrafaela
Sep 10, 2024
Mondim de Basto, worth a visit! - I visited Mondim a few 4x with my family, but today's experience with the by trails was sensational, with a lot of history, culture, landscapes and curiosities of Mondim.
If I were to take this tour alone, it would take 3 days and I probably ⁇ 't understand everything that was seen today.
Congratulations to Carla for the attention and sympathy from the first contact and to Fernando for the sympathy and knowledge, leading us throughout the day.
hugs and to the next
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Tripexplore
Sep 1, 2024
By the villages of the fish - I highly recommend By Trails, personalized experience with attention to detail. This company reflects with excellence a business well implemented in the community, respecting its particularities, integrates the activities, with respect for local people and nature. This effort should be praised and supported. If you go to Mondim do not fail to do an activity with them will enrich your experience, will bring good future memories and will know in detail the treasures of the imposing nature of the region that lives in symbiosis with its people. We had a special meal, homemade, prepared with detail and attention.
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Sightseer04108049689
Aug 31, 2024
Great. - Just wonderful. The second time this year we chose By Trails to get to know the region better. It ⁇ won't be the last one. All excellent, Carla and Fernando think and execute everything in detail and make each experience unique. Gratitude is what our family feels at the end of another experience. Another day that will forever be in our memories.
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Voyage59179865880
Aug 30, 2024
Trails we walk - Fantastic place to visit in any season of the year, and preferably in all seasons, so you can admire the transformation of the landscape and all that nature. As for the company PorTrilhos, it is managed by very friendly people, being the Guide a very experienced person, and with great knowledge of the region, including many of its stories. We love the experience.
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Relax33083824350
Aug 27, 2024
Simply fabulous - The views were excellent very beautiful and very well conducted with a lot of affection and excellent professionalism and with a lot of knowledge and total safety towards us.
I recommend it and I'm sure you will like it.
Don't want anyone else and you'll be super pleased.
An unforgettable walk into life.
Gratitude to your entire company
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Lopinha
Aug 27, 2024
Water, rails, green and shade. - Magnificent area for vacation without mess or crowds.
Fabulous trails, very green, shade and water.
The hosts are true ambassadors of the lands of Basto, careful, attentive and warm.
There are no two without three, until soon Mondim.
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90antoniod
Aug 18, 2024
Green mountain landscapes and refreshing waterfalls - Do not miss the opportunity to cross an authentic land, with breathtaking landscapes and the rare opportunity to take a dip in the pure mountain water... do not venture alone, however, it could be dangerous and you would also miss the opportunity to be guided by those who love this territory, know it deeply and know how to tell it.
PorTrilhos guides will reveal the history and the most interesting trails, but not only. They speak several languages and know how to help and support even less experienced walkers like us.
We did the tour with Carla, who was born in these places and works with passion to offer tourists all her expertise, her professionalism and the fervent desire to let the world know this corner of Paradise.
We will be back to do another of their organized tours!
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Quest181882
Aug 17, 2024
An amazing experience with the best guides in the region: By trails! - If you want to know the region, discover the amazing Natural Park of Alvão, I recommend doing this experience with Por Trilhos! With a genuine knowledge of the region and a gentleness out of series, Carla showed us - like no one else the beauty of this little piece of paradise! It was an unforgettable day!
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Safari04970260189
Aug 13, 2024
Living an authentic day in harmony with nature - We spent a fantastic day in the company of the PorTrilhos team who has an experience and a deep knowledge of the region. Passionate about their lands and nature, they managed to provide a magical day in the family. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience and remember a unique, authentic and differentiating day. Thank you for everything.
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Relax59480067416
Aug 12, 2024
The best experience in nature! - We have 3 children aged 10, 12 and 13 and I can say it was a spectacular experience. We were very well received by Carla and Fernando who quickly adapted the script Ace our needs! They
3 unforgettable days! We visited Lagoas, walked through Levadas, by trails and river beaches, always accompanied by a stunning and pure landscape, our family lived an experience in the unique nature. Our Guide Fernando is a deep knowledge of the flora and fauna and was tireless with the many questions that the children asked them: visit the villages, be with the shepherds, see the wild horses was wonderful! The farnel as they say there, with the best ball in the world and the best orange cake, with the lemonade sweetened with stevia, made our breaks a refresh. We will come back...for sure!! Thank you so much for everything!
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