The parish of Vilar da Veiga, located within the Peneda-Gerês National Park (southernmost slope of Gerês), is extremely rich in natural resources (viewpoints, rock formations, and waterfalls). Situated in Leonte, at an altitude of 872 meters, this waterfall cascades from a great height, forming a beautiful waterfall during the winter and spring.

Located about twenty kilometers from Terras de Bouro, in the southernmost area of ​​the Serra do Gerês mountain range, the Arado Waterfall is part of a beautiful collection of waterfalls and numerous streams that dot the Peneda-Gerês National Park. It differs from many others due to the cascading water in consecutive steps. It is accessible by road (Nogueira/Portela do Vade) which is about seven kilometers from the waterfall.

As the name suggests, this waterfall is located near Portela do Homem, in the parish of Campo do Gerês. It is a place of great natural beauty and is very popular in the summer for its crystal-clear waters.

The Fecha de Barjas Waterfall, better known as Tahiti Waterfall, is located in Vilar da Veiga and its waters originate from the Arado River. Access is not easy, only possible via somewhat winding footpaths, but it is worth it for the natural beauty of the place.

Located in a protected area, right in the Gerês National Park, the dam of Vilarinho das Furnas is surrounded by roman archaeological vestiges and time honoured landmarks. It is a dam on the Homem river (Cávado river basin). Sports and leisure are permitted with a few restrictions.

On the extreme north of Portugal, between the Cávado and Homem rivers valleys, in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, one finds the Gerês mountain that is 35 km long, 18 km wide, and reaches an altitude of 1507 metres. It is a water filled area and the richest mountain in the country, both in its flora and in its fauna. Of granitical nature, the mountain composes huge amphitheatres and incomparable sceneries. It also has cultural points of interest, namely due to its pre-historic vestiges.

The Gerês Mountain has five major water courses, tributaries of the Cávado river. One of them, flowing from north to south, is the Toco river.

A tributary of the Cávado river with a length of 37 km and an area of 257 km2. It has its spring on the Gerês mountain and includes the Vilarinho das Furnas dam, with a used capacity of its reservoir of 69.7 hhm3.

The Gerês Mountain has five major water courses, all tributaries of the Cávado river. The Gerês river is one of them, flowing from north to south.

The Gerês Mountain has five major water courses, all tributaries of the Càvado river. The rio do Forno (Oven river) is one of them and flows from north to south.