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, …
Preguiça trail – PR10 TRB is one of the most well-known and popular trails in Peneda Geres National Park. First, because it goes through several interesting places in the park, like Leonte and Laja waterfalls, Preguiça lookout and preguiça woods. Second because it’s reasonablt short and circular, thus not too hard. Lastly, it’s close to …
Ericeira is one of Portugal’s most iconic resort towns, and there are many reasons for it. The magnificent beaches, the proximity to Lisbon, the charming historical center, the delicious seafood, and obviously, the waves. In this article, we will explore the best things to do in Ericeira, and if you follow our advice, your trip …
Ericeira’s beaches and waves are worldwide famous. Thousands of Portuguese and foreign travelers come to Ericeira to enjoy its wonderful beaches and fantastic waves. In this article, we will explore each of the best of Ericeira’s beaches, which are good for surfing, bathing, or sunbathing. World-renowned for its waves, Ericeira was classified as a World …
Peneda Geres National Park is a well-known nature wonderland with lovely forests, waterfalls, lakes, and many walking trails. We have been to Geres more times than we can count—it’s our go-to region in Portugal when we want to relax and enjoy nature. We have been to many waterfalls in Geres, but in this post, we …