Description
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.