PARQUE NATURAL DO ALVÃO
O nosso olhar alcança o Alvão
E sente toda a imensidão...
Com serenidade e calma
Atingimos a profundidade da alma!
Cristina Peixoto
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Bem-vindo ao Parque Natural do Alvão
O Parque Natural do Alvão é uma área protegida de Portugal que possui reduzidas dimensões e situa-se entre os concelhos de Mondim de Basto e Vila Real. Foi criado em 1983.
A principal curiosidade geológica é a queda de água conhecida como Fisgas de Ermelo.
É um espaço agradável, cheio de frescura, árvores e águas límpidas, um ótimo sítio para passear em família.
Localização
Vila Real
Área
72,2 km²
Location of Alvão Natural Park
THE MOUNTAIN
In the north of Portugal, between Vila Real and Mondim de Basto, there is this little haven called the Alvão Natural Park. It was established in 1983 and covers just 70 square kilometres, but it is home to endangered bird and animal species. Fisgas do Ermelo, one of Europe's largest waterfalls, is a huge attraction in Alvão.
Compared to other parks, this one is quite small, but its relief is varied. The park is split into two areas: the higher one, rising up to 1,000 metres or more, includes Alvão Mountain and the Lamas de Olo plateau. The area at lower altitude consists of valleys and the River Olo, where we can find the villages of Ermelo and Fervença.
HOW PEOPLE LIVE
People live in the middle of nature where they can enjoy beautiful landscapes and contemplate nature.Days pass slowly the Alvão villages. Although the locals are busy with farming activities, like herding the cattle, working in the fields and cooking bread, they're always ready to welcome visitors. Visitors can enjoy their hospitality and try the traditional smoked meats with a slice of bread baked in a wood-fired oven.
THE VILLAGES (HOUSES)
The villages are developed essentially in mountain areas. They are mostly built on the slopes and next to rivers or streams. The buildings of two floors predominate, some in schist and others in granite, with divisional roofs, with tile and slate.The houses are mainly for housing, but there are also examples of old houses that currently serve as livestock shelters.
