Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Peneda
Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Peneda
Historic chapel and pilgrimage site in Peneda-Gerês National Park, known for its yearly September pilgrimage.

📜 Magnificent chapel in Peneda-Gerês National Park.
🔍 Site of a yearly pilgrimage since the Middle Ages.

Why Go

⛰️ Stunning mountain setting with mist and a gushing waterfall
🚶‍♀️ Pilgrimage destination with a grand stairway lined by statues of virtues
🛍️ Souvenir shop offering local produce
⛪ Rich history with an apparition of the Virgin Mary lore

Why Avoid

⚠️ Winding mountain road with frequent wild horses and cows

Tips

📅 Attend the traditional pilgrimage festival during the first week of September for an authentic experience.
🚗 Access via the N202(-3), exiting at Porto Ribeiro.

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