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Ermal Island (Portuguese, Ilha do Ermal) is part of one of the most impressive landscapes in Portugal. Situated in the National Park of Peneda-Ger�s (Parque Nacional da Peneda Ger�s), about 25 km north of Braga, in Vieira do Minho, where horizon cut by green scarps torn by deep valleys, where the rivers run as veins. A famous festival in Portugal takes places in Ermal, it is named "Festival da Ilha do Ermal". Beyond music, this event provides varied activities: rural tourism, climbing, Handle Ski, boat, horse rides, among others.

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