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Peneda-Gerês National Park, also known simply as Gerês, is a national park in Norte Region, Portugal. Created in May 1971, it is the oldest protected area and the only national park in Portugal. It covers an area of 695.9 km², occupying the Districts of Viana do Castelo, Braga, and Vila Real and bordering the Spanish Baixa Limia – Serra do Xurés natura…
Peneda-Gerês National Park, also known simply as Gerês, is a national park in Norte Region, Portugal. Created in May 1971, it is the oldest protected area and the only national park in Portugal. It covers an area of 695.9 km², occupying the Districts of Viana do Castelo, Braga, and Vila Real and bordering the Spanish Baixa Limia – Serra do Xurés natural park to the north, with which forms the UNESCO biosphere reserve of Gerês-Xurés.
  • Location: Norte, Portugal
  • Established: 8 May 1971
  • Length: 45.44 km (28.24 mi)
  • Width: 45.34 km (28.17 mi)
  • Area: 695.93 km² (268.70 sq mi)
  • Max. elevation: 1,546 m (5,072 ft)
  • Named for: The two extreme serras where the national park extends between Serra da Peneda and Serra do Gerês

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