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20. Porto’s 2000m Peaks

The mountains of Porto form one of the most spectacular high-mountain landscapes in north-western Iberia. At the meeting point of the Calva, Segundera and Cabrera mountain ranges rise some of the highest peaks of the Galician-Leonese Massif, shaped by glaciers during the last Ice Age.

Among them stands Peña Trevinca (2,127 m), the highest peak in both Zamora and Galicia and one of the most iconic mountains in north-western Spain. Nearby are other remarkable summits such as Peña Negra (2,212 m), Moncalvo (2,044 m), Alto de la Surbia (2,052 m), Peña Vidulante (2,046 m) and Riopedro (2,028 m), all offering outstanding views over glacial valleys, mountain lakes and vast upland landscapes.

These peaks preserve some of the finest examples of glacial landforms in Castile and León. Glacial cirques, U-shaped valleys, glacial lakes and extensive peatlands reveal how this territory looked when enormous ice sheets covered the mountains.

The high mountains also provide refuge for a rich variety of wildlife. Golden eagles, bluethroats, wolves, red deer and many other species find one of their most important strongholds in north-western Spain here.

From these summits, visitors can enjoy some of the most breathtaking views in Alta Sanabria, where nature, geology and history come together to create an unforgettable mountain experience.