Naturaliste

Naturaliste brings you everything you need to enjoy your vacation days the way you want. We offer you accommodation and activities so you can relax or release your energies in a landscape made up of the corners that make up the border between Zamora or Salamanca and Portugal.

These places that we propose are:

-La Sierra de la Culebra: in this natural space you can observe, among other animals, the Iberian wolf. Enjoy the animals, our hiking or cultural routes that this town offers. If you prefer, come hang out at our craft workshop.
-Arribes de Duero: a territory in which what is most impressive are its incredible canyons, ideal for hiking, mountain biking routes, off-roading or wine tourism.
-Montesinho Natural Park: with a landscape full of natural and historical wealth in which there are many spaces to explore.
-Sanabria and Carballeda Lake Natural Park: enjoy the beauty of the largest glacial lake on the peninsula. There is no other lake like this.

You can also give this unique experience to whoever you want. We put you in contact with the wildest nature. You will be able to make sightings of animals such as wolves or birds with the best technology, take guided tours through the most renowned wineries, have lunch and dinner in the best restaurants and have fun doing activities such as hiking, geocatching or mountain bike routes.

You don't have to think about it anymore. Naturaliste always offers you the best option. Contact us and we will help you enjoy your free time.

Naturaliste Hiking brings you the best hiking routes in the area that borders Zamora and Salamanca with Portugal. We offer paths of all types and for any level.

These routes, which last three hours, offer unique landscapes that you will be amazed by. Come and discover the Sanabria area and be amazed by:

-The Tejedelo Forest: an expedition that begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. You will see more than one hundred ancient pits, birch trees, rowan trees and holly trees in an ideal environment within Zamora. The difficulty is medium for groups of at least 5 people.
-The Path of the Monks: four hours long from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will visit one of the only glacial lakes on the Peninsula, the Sanabria, and we will cross oak forests, with holly, birch and rowan trees. Also riparian forests. A minimum of 6 people is necessary.
-Sanabria Lake and the Tera Canyon: a full day in which you will leave at 7:00 a.m. and arrive at 8:00 p.m. We will be amazed by this landscape full of sheer rocks, moraines, trough-shaped valleys or Lake Sanabria itself. Then we headed to Ribadelago Viejo, observed the Tera River and entered the San Martín caves. A minimum group of 5 people is necessary.
-Unique trees in the northwest of Zamora: we will get to know the oldest trees in Zamora, the chestnut tree of San Román de Sotillo, the oak tree of Robledo, the sextile of Rosinos or the chestnut trees of the Ermita de la Alcobilla . From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for groups of at least 5 people.

Naturaliste Senderismoalso offers you other corners of great beauty. Get in touch with us and we will let you know what our next excursions are to areas such asVale do rio Angueira,Vale do rio Sabor,Vale do rio Maças, theParque Natural do Douro Internacional or theParque Natural do Mortesinho

These routes are aimed at all ages and levels so that nothing stops you from enjoying the scenic beauty of the area while practicing an entertaining and not very hard sport. We also offer night routes.

For any questions you may have, contact Naturaliste Senderismo.

Naturaliste Escalada brings you the opportunity to do this activity surrounded by a good group of professionals in border areas between Zamora or Salamanca and Portugal.

We put at your disposal all the necessary safety materials so that you can enjoy a sport as beautiful as climbing while contemplating the great beauty of landscapes such as the Valleys of the Angueira, Sabor and Manzanas rivers, the Parque Natural douro Internacional or the Parque Born in Montesinho.

You will carry out this activity in the company of the best qualified instructors who will not lose sight of you at any time, and will help you improve your technique in the simplest way.

An activity aimed at the whole family or groups of friends, where the minimum age to be able to perform it will be 5 years. The duration will be approximately one hour and can be done any day of the year.

Ask for information about routes and conditions at Naturaliste Escalada.

Archery is a fun activity that you can do alone or combined with other activities throughout your leisure day.

Naturaliste Tiro con Arco offers you the opportunity to practice this sport at a very affordable price. For all levels, whether you are a beginner or a true archer. They put at your disposal all the necessary materials and will give you a prior explanation so that the activity is carried out under the maximum safety conditions.

By managing the entire leisure offer in the area of Zamora, Salamanca and its border with Portugal, Naturaliste Tiro con Arco carries out its activity in an incomparable environment such as the landscapes of Sanabria, Trasosmontes, the Arribes del Douro,...

Don't miss this opportunity to become a bow professional or simply spend a fun day in the company of your loved ones.

Are you looking for a different way to practice sports outdoors? Do you want to do a fun and very fashionable activity? Do you want to do something different while you delight in the best landscapes of the Portuguese border as it passes through Zamora and Salamanca? Naturaliste Zorbing has the best leisure option for you.

Zorbing is a sport where you will roll down hills inside a clear plastic ball. With zorbing you will disconnect from all the stress while you are in full contact with nature and have a great time with your loved ones.

If you are over 18 years old, enjoy this activity in which you will go on straight, curved surfaces or even over water. We guarantee you the best security during the activity, since you will be under the supervision of one of our qualified instructors.

In each ball there will be two people who will slide down slight slopes in the Vimioso, Bragança or Miranda do Douro area. You will have all the necessary safety harnesses. This experience lasts half an hour and it will be necessary to wear comfortable and sports clothing.

Release adrenaline with Naturaliste Zorbing at a very affordable price.

At Naturaliste Capeas we prepare the best capeas within the province of Salamanca. You will spend a fantastic day in Campo Charro surrounded by friends or family, learning about brave livestock and, if you want, taking a horseback ride.

Organize with us your birthday party, your bachelor party, any celebration or event you were thinking of hosting. Our facilities, with a chapel, are designed so that you can even organize a wedding, a baptism or a communion. It will be an unforgettable experience learning everything about bullfighting art.

This activity is completely safe due to the low strength of the heifers. Enjoy this experience day or night. We offer you a great program that includes:

-Welcome barbecue: a good way to start the day with a little wine, sangria, roast rib, bacon, blood sausage, potato omelette or sausage.
-Visit to the ranch: you will learn things about the management and life of a brave bull within our brave ranch.
-Caea de vaquillas: these heifers are yearlings and will be one year old. You will be accompanied by professionals at all times so you don't have to fear anything.
-Food: potatoes, chorizo, ear and nose. Accompanied by beef with oyster mushrooms with salad and for dessert a flan with cream and caramel or a cake.

Contact Naturaliste Capeas if you want to organize a special celebration.

With Naturaliste you can enjoy the best wine tourism of the appellations of Arribes del Duero and Toro. Guided visits to Toro wineries, gastronomic routes and excursions through the vineyards.

Discover the Fermoselle, Aliste and Trasosmontes wineries in Portugal, great wines from the Douro Vinatero and Real Companhia designation of origin.

Lovers of good wine are in luck, with Naturaliste you can tour the best wineries with the help of expert oenologists.

If you also like ecotourism, we offer you a perfect plan so you can enjoy a perfect day. A visit to La Quinta das Carvalhas, a perfect place for watching birds and other animal species located between the Douro River and Torto. The day would end with the tasting of a delicious Port wine “Quinta das Carvalhas towery reserva”.

Also, in the D.O. winery. Toro, we have a wide range of activities:

-From the Strain to the Glass: one hour visit that includes the vineyard, winery and tasting of one of our wines.
-Visit with Symphony of Flavors: wine tasting accompanied by different varieties of traditional bread, cheeses, sausages and empanadas. A three-hour day.
-Discovering the world of wine: personalized tastings for you with the possibility of choosing between vertical tastings, tastings of the same wine but different aging times or tastings of single-varietal wines.
-Intensive tasting courses: a five-hour day that includes tasting traditional artisan foods in a course that adapts to your level of knowledge.

If you want to know more, contact Naturaliste and we will plan the oenological route that best suits your needs.

At Naturaliste we offer you the possibility of flying in a balloon through our most beautiful cross-border natural spaces.

We will take a hot air balloon ride through the entire Planalto Mirandés and during the ride we will be able to toast with champagne and enjoy a pleasant snack in one of the areas where we will stop to make contact with nature.

As if all this were not enough, the tour can include the possibility of accommodation in a beautiful rural agrotourism center in the area, equipped with all the comforts (handicapped access, wifi, swimming pool, restaurant, etc.) that will delight us with the best breakfasts made with artisan products from the house, come on... everything you need to spend a dream weekend.

If you want more information, don't think twice and contact us.

Do you want to ride a buggy? The company Naturaliste Buggies offers you routes tailored to your needs in the natural border areas between Zamora and Portugal.

This activity is aimed at anyone with a driving license who wants to enjoy driving one of these fun cars, ideal for enjoying driving while observing nature. If you don't have a driving license you can also be a co-pilot. There is nothing better than driving one of these vehicles that make you enjoy the breeze of the air, producing even greater contact with nature.

The route, which is carried out cross-country along local roads and tracks that are difficult to access with traditional vehicles, has great scenic and cultural appeal, as it runs through some very beautiful Trasmontano towns.

The duration of the activity will be one hour and you will be accompanied by a special guide. We provide you with all the necessary equipment to carry out the route.

We offer accommodation for those people who want to enjoy the activity without having to think about returning:

• House for two people
• House for four people
• Naturalist tent
• Tent at Camping Vimioso
• Room in Hotel Rural Naturaliste

Let nothing stop you from living this adventure with Naturaliste Buggies.