Peneda-Gerês National Park, Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, the lake at Ponte, Portugal
Jump to search Peneda-Gerês National Park IUCN category II (national park) A view of the yellowish landscape of the Serra Amarela (Yellow Serra) Location of the Peneda-Gerês National Park within continental Portugal Location Norte, Portugal Coordinates 41°43′″N 8°9′″W Coordinates: 41°43′″N 8°9′″W Length km ( mi) Width km ( mi) Area km2 ( sq mi) Elevation 381 m (1,250 ft) Established May 1971 Named for the two extreme serras where the national park extends between Serra da Peneda and Serra do Gerês Operator Parque National da Peneda-Gerês Headquarters Website Parque Natural da Peneda-Gerês The Peneda-Gerês National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês), also known simply as Gerês, is the only national park in Portugal and is located in the Viana do Castelo, Braga, and Vila Real Districts. It was created on 8 May 1971 due to its national and international scientific interest, with the aim to protect the soil, water, flora, fauna, and landscape, while preserving its value to the existent human and natural resources. Education and tourism are also goals of the park.
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Location: Ponte, Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal
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