What is Vinho Verde (Green Wine) – characteristics, varieties, and how to consume

O que é o Vinho Verde

Despite being a territorially small country, Portugal has an exceptional variety and quantity of wines. More and more Portuguese wines are winning honorable prizes in high-quality international competitions. Not only for a brand, a grape variety, or a region but for the generality of the wines. Among them is the Vinho Verde – a wine …

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11 Best lookouts in Geres

Miradouros do Gerês a não perder

We love Peneda Geres National Park. We have written extensively about it. We have already shared the most typical villages of Gerês, the best waterfalls in Geres, several trails, and the best places to stay in Gerês, but we were missing a post about the spectacular lookouts in Geres! A region with the characteristics of …

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The stunning Miradouros trail in Geres – PR6 TBR

Trilho dos Miradouros Geres PR6

The Miradouros trail (trilho dos miradouros) is one of the most spectacular trails in Gerês. In addition to presenting several of the best viewpoints in Gerês, we cross several watercourses, and we always have the Gerês River valley and the Caniçada reservoir as a backdrop. It’s just a pretty place overall. With more than 12 …

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25 most beautiful places in Portugal to visit

Os 25 lugares mais bonitos de Portugal

From medieval cities to natural wonders, Portugal is full of breathtaking spots. This article highlights 25 of the most beautiful places across the country — from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. We also wanted to ensure we included places across the country (including islands) and not just the most touristy destinations. Finally, we wanted to …

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