The Alentejo Coast has some of the best beaches in Portugal. Many of them are well-known beaches like Zambujeira or Pessegueiro Island. Others are award-winning beaches like Furnas beach, but some are poorly kept little secrets like Praia da Amália. So, we have prepared a list of the best beaches in Alentejo, from Sines to …
Get ready. This is an unforgettable hike! The fifth stage of the fishermen’s trail is probably the most beautiful of the 13 that make up the fishermen’s route. Through cliffs and dunes covered with vegetation, it takes us to several incredible beaches, passing the natural fishing port of Azenha do Mar and the majestic point …
With 22km, the 4th stage between Almograve and Zambujeira do Mar is one of the longest on the fishermen’s trail and Rota Vicentina. But don’t be scared, it’s also one of the most spectacular, and with some pleasant surprises in between. The fishermen’s trail goes from São Torpes to Lagos, a total of about 230km, …
Rota Vicentina is a set of trails in the Southeast Alentejo and Eastern Algarve. This set of walking routes is excellently signposted and divided into the fishermen’s trail, the historical trail, and several circular one-day trails. This set of routes has more than 750 km, and the fishermen’s trail corresponds to “only” 226.5 km divided …
This is a fabulous trail that connects two beautiful Alentejo coastal villages through beaches, cliffs, dunes, forests, and even agricultural areas. Despite being part of the much longer fishermen’s trail, it’s perfectly possible to only hike this stage. The fishermen’s trail on the Rota Vicentina is one of the most beautiful in Portugal, with about …
The second stage of the fishermen’s trail has a distance of 20 km, connecting Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes. It is very sandy but goes through beautiful and semi-deserted beaches.
Farófias are a typical Portuguese dessert, especially popular in the southern region of Portugal. Made with egg whites boiled in milk, it’s a soft sweet that melts in your mouth, leaving in your mouth a taste so pleasant that you won’t want to eat anything else. Portuguese Farófias recipe is one you will want to …
Passadiços de Fiães in Parque das Ribeiras in Santa Maria da Feira are one of the most unexpected walkways in the country. In fact, upon learning about their existence, we were amazed because it is not an area that emanates nature at all. Yet, they exist and are pretty cool! Also known as the Footbridges …
Everything you need to know before doing the Aveiro Walkways. This 3-hour linear trail, back and forth, passes through the Ria de Aveiro. It is an easy and accessible trail for everyone.
Discover the history and legend of the Ponte da Misarela, a beautiful medieval bridge in Gerês surrounded by mysticism and legends.