Serra da Cabreira - Cascades and Monuments

The sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Lapa is mainly a chapel, which was built in a cave under a granite block on the hill of Penamourinho. It is one of the most important sanctuaries in Europe. According to the legend behind the belief, in this place the image of Nossa Senhora da Lapa appeared to a little shepherdess, under a rock.

The Ermal Albufeira, of unique beauty, is fed by the Ave River, certainly the most beautiful and beautiful in the whole world and, among the Portuguese, the most fruitful and productive. This Reservoir of pleasant, clear and crystalline waters is not only the delight of the most adventurous, but also the most peaceful ones. It is a place where visitors can cool off in the crystalline waters and rest listening to the sounds of nature. Albufeira do Ermal is today one of the most important points of tourist interest in this region. Ermal fascinates with its beauty and charm. Here visitors can enjoy its beaches or dare to practice water skiing.

Cascata da Candosa, the most beautiful waterfall in Serra da Cabreira. Yes, you have to walk a bit to be able to enjoy this wonder of nature in the North of Portugal, but we are confident that, when you lay your eyes on it, you will find the effort well spent. The Candosa Waterfall is fed by the crystalline waters of the Ave River. The eye-catching waterfall forms a lagoon of emerald green water that is simply paradisiacal. Needless to say, in summer it's irresistible to take a good couple of refreshing dips! Maybe a little too refreshing. As already mentioned, access to Cascata da Candosa is exclusively on foot. But fear not, it's only a couple of kilometers round trip. The trail has a wonderful natural setting that will allow you to discover the historic watermills on the Ave river and cross a medieval bridge. There you will find the Ponte da Candosa, a medieval construction that rises above the Ave River, measuring about 19m in length and 3m in width.

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Inserted in the middle of Serra da Cabreira, at an altitude of 815 meters, the Serradela viewpoint offers a privileged panoramic view of what is nicknamed the lung of Serra da Cabreira, the Turio valley. It is the ideal place to see and record the unique landscape of the sunset, as well as to experience a new attraction, the Serradela swing.

The Cascata do Caldeirão, in the middle of Serra da Cabreira, offers its visitors a magnificent landscape. The flow reaches its maximum volume in the winter months, thus causing an even more dazzling and imposing effect. Here, the granite was sculpted by the force of water, which over the centuries formed structures in the rock, like giant's lunchboxes.

The small village of Lamalonga, classified as a village in Portugal, is located at an altitude of around 850 meters on the north slope of the Serra da Cabreira. It has managed to preserve over time the traces of its identity and social organization. Buildings of collective interest, namely the community oven, reflect strongly community experiences and transmit to the new generations the customs and knowledge of yesteryear.

The quality and purity of water are undoubtedly an essential element for tourism in this region. An example of this is the Poço das Traves leisure area. This is the ideal place for anyone looking for a mountain retreat with clear, transparent waters. It is a great space for picnics and socializing with family and friends.