Rota da penha

Although human occupation of Montanha da Penha dates back to prehistoric times, it was over the last three centuries that this relationship between humans and this space, where granitic rocks predominate.   This place serves as a viewpoint over the city of Guimarães and symbolizes the harmonious coexistence of religiosity and expressions of the Christian faith with the natural resources bequeathed by Nature.   Penha is a fascinating area, where caves, crags, gorges, springs, and large trees attract visitors for refreshing walks amidst the vestiges of Christian devotion of the people who shaped it.