Location
A quiet corner of the valley
Norval sits above the river in Serra do Gerês, the oldest protected landscape in Portugal. Three villas, one valley, no neighbours in sight. The nearest village is 8 minutes away, Porto is 90.
Serra do Gerês, northern Portugal
Around you
Trails from the door
Marked paths leave straight from the villas. Short valley loops, or a full day up to the granite ridge.
River pools
Natural pools 10 minutes on foot. Cold, clear water all summer. Bring shoes for the rocks.
The ridge viewpoints
Two lookouts within a 40 minute walk. Go for sunset, the valley turns gold and then blue.
The village
8 minutes by car. Bakery, small market, two family restaurants. Everything you need, nothing more.
Getting here
By plane
Fly to Porto (OPO). From the airport it is a 90 minute drive, motorway most of the way, mountain road for the last 20 minutes. We send exact directions with your booking.
By car
You will want a car here. Rentals at the airport, parking at every villa. The drive in through the valley is part of the stay, take the slow road.