Peneda-Geres is of particular note because it is the only National Park in existence in Portugal. Founded in 1971,
it covers an area of 72,000 hectares and has an extraordinary diversity of climate, envirorunents and scenery,
comprising the transition zone between the Mediterranean and Euro-Siberian regions.

Because of this, flora and fauna are found that are rare or non existent in other parts of the country.

Human occupation dates back 7,000 years and Megalithic, Celtic and Roman monuments are found frequently.

Memory and inheritance from these times are the vestiges of community life, almost extinct today but still present in certain isolated points
where they have still survived the modern manifestations of human intervention.

The vast heritage still to be found makes Peneda-Geres an essential visiting point for anyone who wishes to discover the Parks of Portugal

in - http://www.manorhouses.com/parks/peneda.html