Peneda-Gerês Park | Salamonde – Cabril – Paradela

Discover the raw, untamed beauty of Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal’s only national park, as winter fades and nature slowly awakens. This aerial journey takes you through the rugged landscapes between the Salamonde en Paradela dams, where dramatic mountain terrain, winding river valleys, and ancient granite outcrops define the scenery.

In late winter, the park is cloaked in rich earthy tones, with patches of green beginning to emerge. The stillness of the reservoirs contrasts with the wildness of the surrounding hills, dotted with pine forests, moss-covered rocks, and remote trails. Mist lingers over the peaks, creating a moody, almost mystical atmosphere.

This stretch of Peneda-Gerês is a hidden gem — serene, powerful, and deeply connected to the rhythms of the land.