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Trip Itinerary
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Estação do Oriente
Day 1
Our meeting point is in Estação do Oriente in Lisbon at 8am to start the journey to the north. Estação do Oriente is one of the most famous train station in Lisbon and easily accessible from every part of the city.
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Leiria
Day 1
Halfway to our destination, we will stop in Leiria to rest, have some coffee or snacks and take a look at this beautiful city in the center of Portugal. Leiria is famous by its castle uphill that we can see from most parts of the city.
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Porto
Day 1
Porto is the second-biggest city in Portugal, and it's rich in culture, nice people and good food. We will stop here to have the first taste of the amazing food in the north of Portugal and maybe try the famous Francesinha.
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Louredo
Day 1-2
Our accommodation will be just outside the National Park in rural accommodation with all the amenities we will need for the next few days. When we get there, we will check in and then leave to have dinner somewhere around while exploring the surroundings.
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Cascata da Portela do Homem
Day 2
On the second day, we will start exploring the park in Cascata de São Miguel. Passing through Vilar da Veiga to get there and Portela do Homem afterwards. Then we will drive through the Spanish border to have a thermal bath in Los Baños, Lobios, in Spain already.
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Castro Laboreiro
Day 2
We will visit Castro Laboreiro, exploring the village, the Roman bridge, and its famous castle. Afterwards we will have a great local lunch there before continuing the journey to the next destination.
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Soajo
Day 2
Soajo is a very famous village in the park, because of its Espigueiros and natural pool. The views are amazing, the locals are very welcoming, and you feel like home in this remote village on the mountains.
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Lindoso
Day 2
We will have our final stop in Lindoso for sunset and maybe dinner before we start our journey back to our accommodation. This village is also famous for its castle, mountain views and good food.
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Louredo
Day 2-3
After getting home we will have a chilled evening, just relaxing, enjoying each other company and/or having some group activities. Stargazing in this area is also a very good activity, so make sure to not miss it.
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Miradouro da Pedra Bela
Day 3
This day will be the day to explore the most famous nature points of the park and maybe the ones with more people around. We will stop in Miradouro da Pedra Bela, go to the 3 famous waterfalls: Cascata do Arado, Cascatas do Tahiti e Cascata de Pincães.
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Ponte da Misarela
Day 3
This is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the area. Located right outside the Natural Park, Ponte da Miseral or devil's bridge is a scenic bridge with a waterfall that we for sure can't miss. It's a small walk on the nature to get there, and you will find yourself on a fairytale.
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Louredo
Day 3-4
After getting home we will have a chilled evening, just relaxing, enjoying each other company and/or having some group activities. We can also go out for a drink in the closest town to fully explore the night scene around the area.
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Vilarinho de Negrões
Day 4
On the fourth day, we will explore the West side of the park, starting with Vilarinho de Negrões, a peninsula inside a lake. It's a beautiful local village with picturesque stone houses.
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Montalegre
Day 4
Then we will visit Montalegre, a small city in the north of Portugal famous for its Barrosã meat. It's also a city very rich historically, with a famous castle and walls. We will explore a bit of the city and have lunch there.
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Pitões das Junias
Day 4
This might be my favorite village in all of the National Park. It's famous for its big waterfall and rough mountain views, but my favorite part is the local village, its people and small businesses that you will love.
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Louredo
Day 4-5
After getting home we will have a chilled evening, just relaxing, enjoying each other company and/or having some group activities. Stargazing in this area is also a very good activity, so make sure to not miss it.
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Lisbon
Day 5
The last day is the trip back to Lisbon, with a few stops on the way to rest and maybe explore a bit more. By then I hope we are all good friends and able to say goodbye with the hope that we will see each other again and who knows, travel together again :D
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