Peneda-Gerês and Minho by motorhome
Europe - Motorhome
Itinerary idea: Porto, Vila do Gerês and Mata da Albergaria, Soajo, Lindoso and Sistelo, Peneda and Castro Laboreiro, back to Porto
Strengths: Portugal's only national park, waterfalls at peak flow in spring, horses and ancient woods, stone villages, short direct flight
Weaknesses: The rainiest of the 10 trips, slow mountain roads for a motorhome, wild camping banned in the park, river swimming dangerous
Children and safety: Waterfalls, wild horses, stone granaries and easy woodland trails, rainy days to allow for
Weather: Green and rainy: days 14-17 °C, nights around 5 °C, frequent rain at the end of March
Book ahead: 3-4 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: May to July, September
- Flight from Milan: about 3 hours
- Rain days in August: 14
- Daylight hours in August: 12
- Driving: on the right
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): No, identity card is enough for EU citizens
- International licence: Category B licence, motorhome up to 3.5 t
- Currency: Euro
- Language: Portuguese, English widely spoken in the park villages
- Roads: Motorway to Braga, then narrow, steep and winding mountain roads in the park
- Vaccinations: None
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 4
- Child friendly: 4
- Scenery and wildlife: 5
- August weather: 2
- Logistics ease: 4