Portugal · national park
Peneda-Gerês National Park
Peneda-Gerês National Park is a national park in Portugal, established in 1971, covering 696 km² (269 sq mi). Protected area in Portugal.
- Area
- 696 km²
- Established
- 1971
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- VGO · 53 km
Nearest airports to Peneda-Gerês National Park
- 1 VGO53 kmstraight line
- 2 OPO76 kmstraight line
- 3 VRL78 kmstraight line
Vigo, SpainMore about Peneda-Gerês National Park
Peneda-Gerês National Park is one of 1 national park in Portugal — protected area in Portugal. It covers 696 km² (69,593 ha) — about the size of New York City (100% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1971, 55 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Portugal. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Peneda-Gerês National Park
The closest airport is Vigo Airport (VGO), about 53 km away — around 1 h 8 min by car; alternatively Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, 76 km). Other national parks within reach include Cíes Islands (4 km²), Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park (85 km²), Monfragüe National Park (179 km²) and Picos de Europa National Park (661 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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