It is located in Serra do Soajo, Vila de Arcos de Valdevez, in the district of Viana do Castelo, North region and sub-region of Alto Minho, seat of the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez
Serra do Soajo, also known as Serra da Peneda, is the sixth highest mountain in mainland Portugal, reaching an altitude of 1416 meters and is located in Alto Minho, belonging to the municipalities of Arcos de Valdevez, Melgaço and Monção.
Soajo is full of natural treasures to discover and most of the attractions are integrated into the only Portuguese National Park (Peneda-Gerês) considered by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve.
The mountains combine nature, history, heritage and ancestral tradition and the beautiful Soajo waterfalls and lagoons that are worth a visit.
The Soajo waterfalls and lagoons are must-visit places in the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez and if you are a person who enjoys outdoor activities, nature walks, you will love the best waterfalls and paradisiacal lagoons in Soajo.
Soajo is full of natural treasures to discover and most of the attractions are integrated into the only Portuguese National Park (Peneda-Gerês) considered by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve.
The mountains combine nature, history, heritage and ancestral tradition and the beautiful Soajo waterfalls and lagoons that are worth a visit.
The Soajo waterfalls and lagoons are must-visit places in the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez and if you are a person who enjoys outdoor activities, nature walks, you will love the best waterfalls and paradisiacal lagoons in Soajo.
Poço Negro do Soajo
The Poço Negro do Soajo waterfall has great natural beauty and delights those who visit it, it is considered one of the most beautiful in Soajo.
The Poço Negro waterfall has a delicious natural lagoon with crystal clear water, excellent for bathing and relaxing dips for the whole family.
The best time to enjoy the waterfall is in the summer months (July, August, September), when the river water is warmer.
Poço Negro is located on the side of the road (M530), less than 1 km from the village of Soajo (municipality of Arcos de Valdevez).
Access to the waterfall is very easy: from the roadside (M530) just go down a safe staircase to river level.
The Poço Negro waterfall has a delicious natural lagoon with crystal clear water, excellent for bathing and relaxing dips for the whole family.
The best time to enjoy the waterfall is in the summer months (July, August, September), when the river water is warmer.
Poço Negro is located on the side of the road (M530), less than 1 km from the village of Soajo (municipality of Arcos de Valdevez).
Access to the waterfall is very easy: from the roadside (M530) just go down a safe staircase to river level.
Druids' Lagoon
The waterfalls of the Peneda River give a serene shape to Lagoa dos Druidas, one of the most mystical and secret places in Serra do Soajo, in the middle of the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
The place was the scene of Druidic rituals, which is a religious manifestation with Celtic roots where its followers venerate nature, making it the basis of their belief.
The easiest way to get there is by following the trail that starts in the village of Tibo, which is about 5 km round trip and relatively easy.
The place was the scene of Druidic rituals, which is a religious manifestation with Celtic roots where its followers venerate nature, making it the basis of their belief.
The easiest way to get there is by following the trail that starts in the village of Tibo, which is about 5 km round trip and relatively easy.
Bento Soajo Well
Poço do Bento is another refuge that has crystal clear waters for bathing on hot days and is hidden in a deep valley of the Adrão river, just 2 km from the center of Soajo.
To get there, visitors will have to take a light trail (20 minutes on foot) that starts next to the bridge that connects the town of Soajo to Cunhas and does not have a bar-restaurant service.
To get there, visitors will have to take a light trail (20 minutes on foot) that starts next to the bridge that connects the town of Soajo to Cunhas and does not have a bar-restaurant service.
Poço das Canejas Waterfalls
The path to get to Poço das Canejas is the same as the one that leads to Poço do Bento.
Poço do Bento is next to Poço das Canejas and is a magnificent place, made up of a huge natural pool with crystal clear waters and caution is recommended when descending to the baths and the best time to visit and enjoy the place is between 12pm and 3pm.
Poço do Bento is next to Poço das Canejas and is a magnificent place, made up of a huge natural pool with crystal clear waters and caution is recommended when descending to the baths and the best time to visit and enjoy the place is between 12pm and 3pm.
Soajo Waterfall
The Soajo Waterfall forms several lagoons, making the scene worthy of being enjoyed in the hot summer months.
The Soajo Waterfall is located at the top of the Bento and Canejas wells, 2 km from the center of Soajo and peace reigns there, making it the perfect place to relax with friends or family. The water is cold but it is pure, clean and crystal clear and there is no bar-restaurant service.
The Soajo Waterfall is located at the top of the Bento and Canejas wells, 2 km from the center of Soajo and peace reigns there, making it the perfect place to relax with friends or family. The water is cold but it is pure, clean and crystal clear and there is no bar-restaurant service.
