Occupying an area of 70 290 hectares, 3 districts, and 5 different counties, Peneda Geres National Park is vast. It’s also a very mountainous region with areas of difficult access making trips even longer and therefore more important to correctly choose where to stay in Geres. In this article, we will explore the different areas …
The Esmoriz walkways are located between Espinho and Ovar along the Esmoriz lagoon (Barrinha de Esmoriz), which is also known as Paramos lagoon. These walkways were built during the requalification of the lagoon and are an indispensable way to understand the charms of this place better. In fact, with these walkways, anyone can walk around …
Portugal is a charming country full of beautiful landscapes, incredible beaches, and historic cities to explore. It also has fabulous monuments, further elevating the country’s beauty. Many of Portugal‘s most famous landmarks are historic buildings that reflect the country’s long history and different artistic currents. But we will also include some more recent and even …
Historically, Coimbra is the third city in Portugal – well, it was even the capital for a few years! Today, it’s famous for the University! Though more than just a university city, it is a city of culture, full of history and stories. In this article, we will introduce some of these stories while exploring …
PR5 – Livraria do Paiva (Paiva Bookstore) is a small pedestrian trail that begins and ends in Janarde, Arouca, and is located inside the spectacular Arouca Geopark. This is a very short walking path, only about 3 km, and therefore suitable for everyone who wants to take a short walk in the wild. But don’t …
PR14 Arouca Geopark is our kind of trail, mountainous but not too long, with pleasant views and a wonderful final destination – Drave, the Magic Village. Drave is a village that, despite having been completely abandoned, is still quite well maintained. The last permanent inhabitant left in 2000. It has many ruins but also well-preserved …
Arte Xávega is a traditional form of fishing that involves encircling and dragging the fish with a net. This fishing style is also simply called “Arte” (which translates to art) by fishermen from central Portugal while in the south it’s called Xávega. What is Arte Xávega? The Arte Xávega fishing technique involves launching a net …
Located on the Portuguese Silver Coast, 25 km south of Aveiro, Mira, and, more specifically, Praia de Mira, is one of the most popular holiday resorts in central/northern Portugal. The reasons are numerous: the beach, the freshwater lagoon, the dunes, the pine forests, the pedestrian and mountain biking routes, and the many campsites, as well …
Mira and Praia de Mira, in particular, are among the most popular destinations in central-north Portugal. Located in an area of pine forests, huge beaches, lots of water lines, and a freshwater lagoon. Mira is a destination within Portugal, one that’s very popular among locals, but completely forgotten by foreigners. Thus, it is not surprising …
Located only 30 km to the north of Lisbon, Mafra is strategically positioned to be either a perfect day trip from Lisbon or a nice stop on a Portuguese road trip itinerary. Mafra is mostly famous for its UNESCO heritage site, the royal buildings of Mafra, which includes the Palace, Basilica, and convent, Cerco gardens, …