Activities and Experiences
At Quinta do Fundo, your ideal destination for unforgettable experiences in the heart of nature, we offer a wide range of activities to suit all tastes. In partnership with two of the best adventure providers in the Basto region, “Pé na Terra” and “Por Trilhos”, we offer unique and engaging activities. Discover scenic trails that wind through historic villages, take part in exciting water hikes or explore the natural beauty on cycle tours. Our partners are dedicated to providing authentic and memorable experiences, ensuring that every moment spent with us is filled with fun, discovery and connection with nature.
We will walk along the old paths, tracks and sidewalks marked by the wheels of rural ox carts. We will visit the villages of Bobal, Anta, Assureira and Pioledo. These towns are part of a group of vernacular villages on the slopes of the Serra do Alvão. On this route we will walk part of the Way of Saint James on the Via Lusitania. As we pass through the villages, we will see a variety of granaries, also called canastro, caniço or hôrreo, which are usually made of stone and wood and were essentially used for drying corn.
Route: Circular
Distance: 8 – 10 km
Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Period: Jan – Dec
Level of difficulty: Level II – Moderate (Assessed by the MIDE Method)
Accessible to anyone with good physical fitness, good physical health and who is used to walking on a regular basis. There are some steep gradients and areas where the surface is uneven. The distances to be covered may be 10 km, with a duration of 4 hours or more and of medium technical difficulty.
Known as Fisgas de Ermelo, one of Portugal’s most imposing waterfalls, it is an abyss shaped by the force of water and time, in the heart of the Alvão National Park, a protected area rich in diversity of landscape and life. If you don’t know this chasm, prepare yourself for the impressive landscape that nature has produced over millions of years through the fracturing of quartzite rocks.
Route: Circular
Distance: 8 km
Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Period: Jan – Dec
Level of difficulty: Level II – Moderate (Assessed by the MIDE Method)
Accessible to anyone with good physical fitness, good physical health and who is used to walking on a regular basis. There are some steep gradients and areas where the surface is uneven. The distances to be covered may be 10 km, with a duration of 4 hours or more and a medium technical difficulty.
In the heat of summer, come and dive into the most beautiful lagoons of our rivers, including the Póio River, one of the most beautiful and natural rivers in Portugal. Its pure, clear and fresh waters flow gently between the rocks and form waterfalls that invite you to enjoy a natural and relaxing massage in a perfect natural amphitheater.
The ascent of the river Póio, nestled in its wild valley, offers adventure and breathtaking scenery. Venture out and be dazzled by the river Póio.
Route: linear
Distance: 6 km
Duration: 4 – 5 hours
Period: July – September
Level of difficulty: Level III – Demanding (Assessed by the MIDE Method)
These water walks require dexterity and balance. Take regular walks to stay in good physical shape. The route includes steep gradients, rocky terrain and uneven terrain in some areas. The characteristics of the route may require a slower pace, as it runs along loose and more slippery stones, where footwear with good grip is very important. Technical difficulty medium +.
The Alvão levadas are a centuries-old heritage in the Basto region. These are man-made canals that were first built in the 14th century to meet the need for large flows of water to reach the mills and fields. They are still an important resource for supporting agriculture and, nowadays, have become a valuable tourist product, as they are easy to access and provide trails of rare beauty and contact with nature’s biodiversity.
Route: linear
Distance: 8-12 km
Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Period: Jan – December
Level of difficulty: Level I/ II – Easy/Moderate (Assessed by the MIDE Method)
Accessible to anyone with good physical fitness, good physical health and who is used to walking on a regular basis. You may come across some steep gradients and areas where the surface may be uneven. The distances to be covered may be 12 km, with a duration of 4 hours or more and with a low technical difficulty.
