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A province for the more adventurous walker |
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Diverse and exciting wildlife, home of the Iberian wolf and Spanish Imperial Eagle |
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Bleak mountain plateaus and rich verdant valleys |
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Villages unchanged since medieval times | |
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This 4 night holiday gives you the ideal opportunity to explore a region that is completely unspoilt – it is not the easiest place to get to but your efforts will be well rewarded with some of the best walking in Portugal. Your base is a beautifully restored country house located in the heart of the Park with heated swimming pool where you will be well taken care of; all you will need to do is concentrate on having a good time and enjoy the fabulous walks. | |
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ITINERARY |
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Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
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Transfer from Bragança to your accommodation.
A 15km circular walk that takes you westwards deep into the hills of the Serra Serrada with stunning views across the Tras os Montes into Spain, return is via a beautiful granite gorge.
Today you will walk northwards passing through oak woods and pastureland on a 17km circular walk that will take you into Spain before returning along the Calabor river valley, passing on your way back the now abandoned tungsten mine.
A 14km circular walk that follows grassy trails through a landscape of wild broom and thyme up to the Barragem de Serra de Serrada, a beautiful lake surrounded by panoramic scenery and breathtaking views.
Transfer back to Bragança.
This walking tour can easily be combined with our Douro walk; both are very different and will give you a great walking experience - we offer a £50 per person discount if you book both holidays. |
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INCLUDED |
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4 night’s accommodation in a twin/double room with en- suite facilities and breakfast |
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4 dinners
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3 picnics
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Transfers to and from Bragança
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Comprehensive walking notes
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Not Included
Flights, travel to and from Bragança and travel insurance |
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Arrival Point |
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Airport – Porto (Bragança is 2.5 hours from Porto by low cost coach), Lisbon (it is possible to fly from Lisbon to Bragança for about 120euros return with air condor -see links page, flying time 1.5hours).
Cost per person:
October to April: £310.00, $620.00 or 450euro
May, June & September: £340.00, $680.00 or 493euro |
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