Portugal is a hiker’s paradise, with diverse landscapes and terrains that enchant almost everyone—from the peaks of Serra da Estrela to the forests of the Peneda Gerês National Park, passing through the landscapes of the Alentejo and Algarve coast. In Portugal, we can find trails for all types of walkers, from the easier and accessible …
Portugal has a long history, diverse landscapes, and many beautiful cities scattered across the country. In this article, we will explore some of the most beautiful cities in Portugal, from north to south, including the islands. Portuguese cities are characterized mainly by their beautiful and charming historical centers, sometimes still with defensive walls, but also …
With a network of canals connected to the Ria de Aveiro with bridges and boats (called Moliceiro), Aveiro is sometimes called the Venice of Portugal. It is also famous for its salt flats, cod fishing, and sweet eggs deserts. It’s a city with a lot to explore. Come and discover what to do and visit …
Aletria is an ancient and traditional Christmas dessert in Portugal. It’s a simple sweet made with few ingredients, usually cooked at home by grandmothers. Despite slowly falling into disuse, it is delicious and tastes like Christmas. Aletria is made with a very thin pasta, also called Aletria, which is very similar to vermicelli. It has …
Sopas Secas (it translates to Dry Soups) is a traditional Christmas dessert from Northern Portugal, specifically from the Douro, Tamega, and Ave regions. It’s a simple sweet that uses few ingredients and is very easy to make. Despite falling into disuse, this dessert is very comforting and typical. We will explain how to make traditional …
Are you planning a visit to Peneda-Gerês National Park? In this guide, you will find all the information you need to plan a magnificent trip to the National Park. Let’s talk about the places to visit, including waterfalls, villages, lakes, the best trails, where to stay, and how many days you need, among many other …
In this article, we will present the best hiking trails in Gerês, in the Peneda Gerês National Park. We will discuss their course, what they offer us in terms of landscapes, attractions, difficulties and for whom they are most suitable. So, there are hiking trails in Gerês for all tastes, some short and easy, others …
The Alentejo has some of the best sweets in Portugal, from the Fidalgo cake to Sericaia. Most Alentejo sweets are convent sweets, made almost exclusively with eggs, almonds, and gila jam. They are complex, yet simply divine. This article will analyze the best sweets in Alentejo and what makes them so delicious. The Alentejo has …
The PR8 AVV – Mistura das Águas trail is a circular trail (more or less, below we explain better) with about 13 km that goes from Casa Florestal do Baleiral to the mouth of the Peneda River in the Laboreiro River (Mistura de Águas which translates to mixing waters), passing by Lagoa dos Druidas, one …
Peniche is known for its beaches, surfing, and strong connection to the sea. Hundreds of years ago, it was an island, but in the meantime, it joined the mainland. During its history, it was the target of constant attacks by pirates and other invaders, and it has one of the largest traditional fishing ports in …