Geira Roman Road
Geira (Via Nova)
A 1st-century Roman road linking Braga with Astorga; its Albergaria section preserves more Roman milestones than anywhere else in the Iberian Peninsula.
The Geira Road is Roman Road No. 18, built by the Romans in the 1st century AD to connect Bracara Augusta (today's Braga) with Asturica Augusta (today's Astorga in Spain). The section through the Gerês mountains is especially well preserved. Along the road from the Albergaria forest to the Portela do Homem area stand numerous milestones inscribed with the names of Roman emperors. These are considered the densest concentration of Roman milestones in the Iberian Peninsula. You can walk for several kilometres through oak woodland along the ancient road and see remains of old bridges. Some milestones are grouped at marked points beside the road, so self-drivers can stop and see them easily. When hiking, follow the trail markers and stay on the path, as leaving it is prohibited in the protected forest.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Portela do Homem Waterfall
- Albergaria Forest
- Arado Waterfall
- Vilarinho da Furna
- Junceda Viewpoint
- Vila do Gerês & Thermal Spa
- Pedra Bela Viewpoint
- Lindoso Castle & Granaries