Located in the Peneda-Gerês National Park at an altitude of around 1,200 meters, the village of Pitões das Júnias is one of the best-known postcards in the municipality of Montalegre. Its isolation, heritage and stunning landscape make Pitões das Júnias an ideal destination for lovers of history and nature.
One of the main attractions of Pitões das Júnias is the Monastery of Santa Maria das Júnias, a 12th-century monastery located about 2 km from the village, which, although in ruins, offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's architecture and religious history. Its remote location, situated in a stony valley next to the Campesinho stream and surrounded by a lush natural landscape, attracts many nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts.
Pitões das Júnias is also known for its waterfalls.
Pitões das Júnias is also known for its waterfalls, the largest with a drop of around 30 meters (watch video), followed by smaller ones, surrounded by a centenary oak grove and whose lagoons invite you to swim in the summer. Access to the viewpoint is via a trail and walkway of around 500 meters, starting from the parking lot (medium difficulty). Spring is the ideal time to visit, when the temperatures are milder and the water flow tends to be more vigorous.
In the village that retains the rustic charm of typical Barroso villages, don't miss the new Iberian Wolf Interpretive Center (Portuguese CILI), a project focused on the wild populations of this predator and their relationship with man, located in the middle of the species' area of occurrence.
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