Castro Laboreiro castle is much more than just a viewpoint. It is one of the best-known and most impressive monuments in the Peneda Gerês National Park, but it also serves as a magnificent lookout.

The Castelo is located about 500 meters outside the village. To go there, follow the M1160 road towards the village of Pontes. When you see the castle sign, you have to park your car and hike the rest of the way. It is a tough hike despite being close because it climbs a lot.

Anyway, as long as you don’t have mobility issues, you won’t have any problems getting up there. From the top of the Castle, we are at an altitude of 1033 meters. From this strategic point, we can see the village of Castro Laboreiro, one of the most beautiful villages in Gerês, as well as the surrounding mountains and valleys.

GPS location: 42°01’21.9″N 8°09’27.0″W – the viewpoint is not marked, but the Castle is marked.