Explore Fisgas de Ermelo

Sometimes all we need is to spend some time far away from the caos of the cities and just enjoy nature.

View from Piocas de Cima

If you’re exploring Porto, Viseu or Guimarães and if you have a rented car, you can reach Fisgas de Ermelo in 1 hour and 30 minutes +/- (or 40 minutes from Vila Real).

If you enjoy water, you can choose between Piocas de Baixo (my favorite) or Piocas de Cima - you’ll have to walk to get there, so you should wear comfortable shoes instead of flip-flops.

Waterfall in Piocas de Cima

Piocas de Baixo

Fisgas de Ermelo is one of the largest waterfalls in Europe. I heard that you can find great views if you try the walking trail (PR3 Fisgas de Ermelo) - but I can’t write about it yet because I’ve never done it.

You will find Fisgas de Ermelo in the municipality of Mondim de Basto, inside the Alvão Natural Park. I also have to tell you that you should choose the N304 road - considered as the best driving road in Europe by Ford.

Zona Verde - Mondim de Basto

If you stilll have some free time in the evening, my suggestion is that you visit the Senhora da Graça Sanctuary (the sunset there is amazing!) and the village of Mondim de Basto (Zona Verde, Rio Cabril, etc.)

View from Senhora da Graça Sanctuary

Visit the old train station of Mondim de Basto (located in Veade, in the other side of the Tâmega River) if you want to enjoy a breathtaking view that reminds you of a postcard picture.

View from Mondim de Basto Trainstation