Arado Waterfall
Cascata do Arado
A tall waterfall where the Arado River cascades down the granite slopes of the mountains, with a wide viewing platform and natural swimming pools downstream.
Arado Waterfall lies in the mountains northeast of Gerês village, where the Arado River tumbles in a series of tiers down the granite slopes of the Serra do Gerês, forming a long cascade. From the viewing platform opposite, you can take in the full panorama of the waterfall framed by the surrounding peaks. A path near the viewpoint leads down to several clear natural pools downstream, where you can cool off in summer. The drive from Gerês village along the mountain road toward the Pedra Bela viewpoint takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The road is narrow, and parking is hard to find in peak season. It is also one of the starting points for several hiking trails in the Gerês highlands, and admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Vila do Gerês & Thermal Spa
- Pedra Bela Viewpoint
- Junceda Viewpoint
- Tahiti Waterfall (Fecha de Barjas)
- Albergaria Forest
- Portela do Homem Waterfall
- Geira Roman Road
- Vilarinho da Furna