The Sanguinho trail is one of the most popular on the island of São Miguel, Azores, and it’s easy to understand why. This circular walking trail is officially 4.5 km long and takes us to the mythical ghost village of Sanguinho, the idyllic Salto do Prego waterfall. It is also possible to easily extend it …
Conventual sweets are the most typical and characteristic sweets of Portuguese cuisine. No other sweets in the world use this abysmal amount of egg yolks and sugar as it’s used in Portuguese conventual sweets. Initially, you may be surprised, but then you don’t want anything else. The most famous Portuguese conventual sweet in the world …
São Miguel is an outstanding tourist destination. It has attractions and natural monuments that cannot be found anywhere else in Portugal. Here, we can find hikes, waterfalls, natural pools, black-sand beaches, viewpoints, and much more. We also have very beautiful cities, towns, and villages set in fabulous natural settings. And then there are all the …
The Serra Devassa trail (PRC05 SMI) runs through part of the Sete Cidades protected area in Serra Devassa on the island of São Miguel, Azores. The official route is a small circular trail measuring 4.9 km that takes us to several volcanic cones and small lagoons. The extension to Grota do Inferno is another 2 …
In this article, we will explore the traditional dishes of São Miguel, their ingredients, and the various cultural traditions associated with them. São Miguel in the Azores is known as the “Green Island” and the “Land of Happy Cows.” This volcanic island, with its fertile soil and temperate climate, is surrounded by high seas, creating …
The Brandas do Sistelo trail is one of the best trails in Portugal and one of the best ways to explore the Sistelo region, one of our favorites in northern Portugal. Also known as the PR14 Arcos de Valdevez, the Brandas do Sistelo trail is 8.5 km long and can be completed in 4 to …
This article explores everything you need to know before going to Madeira. To help you understand, we have organized the article into the most frequently asked topics, including the best destinations, people, food, costs, safety, and how to travel in Madeira. Known as the “Pearl of the Atlantic,” Madeira is one of the best destinations …
Rabanadas are a traditional Christmas sweet in Portugal and Brazil. Also known as fatias douradas (golden slices), fatia parida and fatias de ovo (egg slices), rabanadas are the Portuguese version of a French Toast. Traditional rabanadas are made with stale baguette wheat bread, soaked in milk or red wine, and then coated in egg and …
Searching for what to buy in Portugal? You’re in luck! Here you will find the best ideas and where to buy them. As Portuguese, we know everything about the best Portuguese products, their history, and their importance to Portuguese culture. So, here you will find the best souvenirs to buy in Portugal and even some …
Poço Verde is among the best-known and most popular spots in the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Located relatively close to Fafião, known as the village of the wolf, this is a lagoon (or poço as many Geres mountain lagoons are called) of extraordinary beauty, with crystalline green waters and relatively easy access. In this article, we …