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.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • 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.

Customer Ratings
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493hiagos
May 11, 2024
Great - Very beautiful landscape and great day to walk. The guide was very friendly, pleasant The snack at Cascade was incredible.
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161sophieo
May 6, 2024
NOTE EXPERIENCE! - We travel as much as we can, the world is wonderful to discover... Our experience with Carla was the best experience ever had to date. Your warm welcome invited us to exchange in French, English and Portuguese to perfect our skills. Everything is carefully orchestrated. Your tour was magnificent! Surprises came our way along this wonderful journey! Attentions that you provide Carla with great care, humanity, joy, sharing and desire to discover your close environment in an atmosphere of sincere friendship, depth of soul while keeping in mind the desire to always respond to the needs and desires of the people who accompany you. A big THANK YOU CARLA for this delicious moment, the most successful for my husband and myself of all our trips. We laughed, tasting the wonderful culinary preparations that you had carefully prepared, personally, to please us! Everything was delicious, the coffee, the tea at the top of the hill with an exceptional view, the honey, the bread, the savory brioche, the delicious orange cake. What generosity, your person touched us a lot, you gave us a very beautiful message in sharing, the performance controlled for a single objective, to make this experience UNIQUE in your image... We will come back, our friends will surely choose Portugal much more Mondin for their next vacation, that's for sure! All the best to you Carla and your husband, a hug to the children Best regards See you soon,
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Ruimm2014
May 1, 2024
A Journey in Rurality, A Fabulous and Unforgettable Day - Absolutely Magnificent and Unforgettable, this is how we can remember the experience with Portrilhos, organized by Carla Costa and Fernando Portilho, in which concern for the safety and well-being of its customers is the main priority. In the first minute of contact, the commitment between “Service Providers” and the “Customer” immediately turns into a feeling of future Friendship. Taking a walk on a trail with Fernando is not just a walk, but a true “Rural Journey”. It is a journey of discoveries and experiences, accompanied by “Um Homem da Terra”, exemplary friendliness and Professionalism, Dedication and Responsibility that leaves us absolutely safe and calm at every moment of the “Journey”. He is a “Man of the Earth”, with enormous dedication and a deep respect and love for nature, with enormous knowledge of his region and places, its people, the fauna and flora of the mountains, mountains and rivers. It is the Friend who during the “Trip” surprises us with another unforgettable moment… a snack/lunch filled with delicious things… Meat sausage ball, cake, natural lemonade and even a hot coffee, all made and prepared by him and by Carla, specifically for the trip and served in a paradisiacal place, next to waterfalls and small lakes. The “Journey” is so pleasant and so rich, that we don’t even realize the kilometers covered between breathtaking landscapes, in which Fernando tells us about the habits, customs and traditions, the experiences and behaviors of the “people of that land of his.” ”. We left Mondim de Basto, with a full soul and much richer socially, as we made two new friends, who we keep in our hearts. We will definitely return to see our friends again and be able to take more “Trips in Rurality”, in the excellent company of Fernando and Carla. Kisses and Hugs Patricia and Rui
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Rogerpereira35
Apr 24, 2024
Unforgettable Experience - We want to thank Carla and especially Fernando for the magnificent day they gave us. There were hours on end of a lot of adventure and also some demands in between, but with the reward of wonderful landscapes and unique knowledge of the region. We also cannot forget the lunch prepared for us by Fernando and Carla themselves, which was delicious. Without a doubt, whenever we return to Mondim we will look for you. Thank you for everything!
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Daytrip826438
Apr 23, 2024
Great experience hiking with Por trilhos in this beautiful surroundings - What a day in this beautiful national park. Colorful flowers, pristine water, marvelous views, beautiful waterfalls, shepherd with goats and small villages where we could buy drinks from locals. Carla was great, she grew up in the area and is very knowledgeable on the history and the park's flora and fauna. In addition to all this, Carla brought homemade lemonade and orange cake that was absolutely delicious 😋 We would love to come again and do another hike with Por trilhos. Thank you for a great day 🌞
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Pmalmeida24
Aug 20, 2023
One of the best experiences I've had to date. - Carla's recommendation was essential for choosing a suitable trail for our family. Fernando is a fantastic guide who helped us throughout the journey. He showed us stunning places always accompanied by incredible history and knowledge of Mondim and the Alvão Natural Park! With a mega bonus of having prepared homemade ball, lemonade and a pear cake for us. A five-star treatment😊. Not only do we intend to use Portrilhos again, we recommend it.
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Palmeiraraquel
Jun 28, 2021
Marvelous views, wonderful staff..pastoral scenes not to forget - Pastoral scenes not to forget.. splendor d views and people. Tailor made walks with waterfalls, local traditions and flora. Great for everyone
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Birgitkad
Apr 23, 2021
Beautiful hiking adventure within nature and great company! - We had absolutely beautiful hike and afternoon. Everything was just perfect - the distance, company and snacks. Great activity also for kids! We definitely recommend if you like to discover north of Portugal.
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Palmeiraraquel
Sep 13, 2020
Marvelous views, wonderful people. - Breathtaking views of the mountains, clean rivers and waterfalls, nature in all its glory. This trail takes you through a national park with cute villages steeped in traditions. It is refreshing and peaceful. The couple who owns the business left a life in the city to return to their origins so they can share an extensive knowledge of the surroundings coupled with genuine love of the place and its people. They are very affable, there is local and delicious food after the trail, there is plenty of glorious nature. An extraordinary experience that i highly recommend.
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Alessia-magnani
Aug 13, 2023
A day into natural park of Alvao - Very good experience with nice and professional staff into the nature. We walked, we had a bath into lagoons and we had a lot of fun. We suggest this experience to all!!
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