It was in Monção and Melgaço that Alvarinho originated. Starting from the northernmost point of Portugal, always sheltered by the Peneda-Gerês National Park, the northernmost territory of Portugal stretches along the left bank of the Minho River, with Galicia on the other side, up to the Monte do Faro, which protects it from the Atlantic influence. Nature has always demarcated this territory, those who worked it have made the grape variety that reigns there grow in a house that seems to have been made to measure.  A valley surrounded by mountains marked by a patchwork of small parcels of Alvarinho that are treated as gardens by several families, most of whom, having other professional occupations, dedicate themselves to the vineyard at the end of the day and at weekends. World-renowned wines, the birthplace of the Alvarinho grape variety, a unique landscape and culture that you will get to know better along this route.

	Type of trail	Circular
	Type of route	Short route
	Difficulty	Moderate
	Duration	2h
	Distance	3,29 km
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Safety Standards

- Do not leave the marked and signposted route.

- Pay attention to the markings.

- Avoid making noise and noises.

- Respect private property (close gates and gates).

- Don't leave rubbish behind (take it to the respective place of collection).

- Be careful with livestock (don't disturb the animals).

- Leave nature intact (do not gather plants, animals or rocks).

- Only light fires in areas designated for this purpose.

- Avoid walking alone in the mountains.

- Use extreme caution on foggy days.

- Use mountain boots, waterproof coat and hat.

- During the critical period of forest fires, on days of very high or maximum risk levels, access to the trails may be forbidden.

Contacts

SOS	112
Forest Protection	117
GNR (Melgaço)	+351 251 404 960
Volunteer Firefighters (Melgaço)	+351 251 402 599
Health Centre (Melgaço)	+351 251 400 330
Melgaço Municipal Council	+351 251 410 100