Gratis gids 10 verborgen natuurplekken in Europa
Gratis gids 10 verborgen natuurplekken in Europa. Meld je aan voor onze nieuwsbrief en ontvang inspirerende reistips en routes voor je volgende groene reis.
Northern Portugal
The north is the green, wet, untamed Portugal. Granite mountains where wild horses and even wolves roam, and vineyards that slope down in terraces all the way to the Douro.This is home to the country's only national park, and it rains more often than the sunny photos would have you believe. That's exactly why it's so lush and green.
Everything About Nature in Portugal
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The most beautiful regions for nature lovers
Northern Portugal
Central Portugal
Alentejo
The Azores
Madeira
Algarve
Lisbon Region
Small-scale nature stays in Portugal’s natural surroundings
Choose your favorite region and discover our tips for the best small-scale Nature stays with a sustainable focus. You book directly with the owner, so you are guaranteed the lowest price.
Unique Accommodations in Portugal’s Natural Landscape
Find unique, small-scale nature stays in Portugal here. From Glamping to luxury boutique hotels, and from B&Bs to vacation rentals or agroturismo. They’re all special and different, but they all prioritize sustainability.
Our sustainability criteria for overnight stays
Using these sustainability icons, you can easily see in what area an overnight stay is active with its sustainability policy.
Zero footprint
Architecture
sustainable/local construction
Food
organic/local cuisine
Social
family/local runned/social projects
Wellbeing
Sauna/yoga/wellness/treatments
Surroundings
Environment/recycling
Choose your region
Alentejo
Northern Portugal
Azores
Madeira
Central Portugal
Algarve
Lisbon region
<strong>Nature in Northern Portugal</strong>In the far north lies the Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, Portugal’s only national park: granite ridges, waterfalls, centuries-old villages, and herds of wild Garrano horses. The Iberian wolf even still roams these remote mountains.Further east lies the wild Trás-os-Montes region, home to the unspoiled Montesinho Natural Park. And in the south of the region, the Douro winds its way through its famous wine terraces—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world.
<strong>Hiking in Northern Portugal</strong>In Peneda-Gerês, trails wind past mountain lakes, waterfalls, and the Geira—a Roman highway whose milestones still dot the landscape. The Trilho dos Currais and the hike along the Sete Lagoas are among the most beautiful in the park.In the Douro, steep paths wind through the vineyards, from quinta to quinta, with the river far below. Spring turns the north the greenest; autumn coincides with the grape harvest.
<strong>Where to Stay in Northern Portugal</strong>The north is the birthplace of Portuguese “turismo de habitação”: staying overnight in historic country estates and quintas, hosted by the owners themselves. We’ve chosen restored wine quintas in the Douro, granite village houses in Gerês, and charming accommodations in the lush Minho region.Everywhere, you book direct with the owner—no middleman, with personal contact, and at the best price.
“Nature is our greatest ally and inspiration.”
– Sir David Attenborough
Special spots in nature
We select the nicest accommodations with all a focus on sustainability policies. Think luxury Treehouses in the middle of nature or a boutique hotel in the countryside. Sustainability categories range from organic cuisine and mindfull focus to waste separation and zero-waist policy.
Luxury overnight stay in nature
The accommodations all have something unique and of course a location in or near nature. Spending the night in nature does not always mean sleeping in a tent. Find special and luxurious nature stays for your active vacation or just for your slow travel experience.
Comfortable overnight stay in nature
The overnight focus on sustainability policy gives attention to comfort and quality.
They often use their own vegetable garden or local cuisine. Much attention is paid to the quality of the accommodation, the environment and the guest.