The Fafião viewpoint is one of the newest lookouts in Geres National Park and quickly became one of our favorites. Located at the top of Aldeia de Fafião, in the parish of Cabril, Montalegre, this viewpoint offers fantastic views over the valley of the Arado river, the Fafião river, and the Salamonde dam in the background. It is also an excellent place to enjoy the other significant point of interest in the village, Fojo do Lobo de Fafião.

Built on top of huge granite rock and accessed via a pedestrian bridge, this is not a viewpoint for those afraid of heights. However, it is perfectly safe and can be visited even with children, as long as minimum care is taken.

Access to the viewpoint is via the village of Fafião. You can leave the car there and walk to the viewpoint. It is well signposted, you will have no problem finding it. There is also the possibility of taking the vehicle closer via a small dirt road, but if you don’t have mobility problems, we advise you to take the opportunity and take the short walk.

GPS location: 41°42’22.6″N 8°05’22.0″W – marked on google maps