Panoramic walk around the mountain village

A less strenuous walk in the National Park Peneda Gerês offers breathtaking views, shady paths along streams and waterfalls, and pleasant breaks on warm boulders.

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Ermida village looking point

Branda is the name of a summer village in Portugal where people used to take their cattle and move during the hot season – it was cooler and the grass was denser.  

You will first walk to Branda de Bilhares. Then you return to the village on a long traverse along the mountain with stunning views.

The starting point is a 45-minute drive from Vintequinta. Park your car at the viewpoint and walk towards the village of Ermida, turning right at the fork (signpost: Branda de Bilhares).

Follow the cobblestone road uphill and you will reach Branda in 35 minutes.

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Walk back to Ermida and enjoy the panoramic view

Enjoy the ancient site and go back 400 m to the crossroads with a sign ERMIDA on the right.

From here, just follow the signs and enjoy the terrific views.

There will be a long traverse back to the village of Ermida and the viewpoint.