Hiking and Nature Archives – Portugal Things

Moinhos do Ave Trail: Waterfalls, Water Mills, and Breathtaking Landscapes

Uma pequena cachoeira flui entre grandes rochas cobertas de musgo para uma piscina clara cercada de vegetação e luz solar ao longo da trilha panorâmica Ave mills.

Discover the Moinhos do Ave Trail, a surprising hike in Vieira do Minho where waterfalls, historic water mills, and lush green scenery come together in a route full of charm.

Penhas Douradas Loop: An Easy and Scenic Trail in Serra da Estrela

by Jorge Bastos

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Discover the Penhas Douradas Loop, an 8 km circular trail with incredible views over the Rossim Valley and Manteigas.

The Coura Margins Trail: An Easy and Beautiful Walk in Northern Portugal

by Jorge Bastos

Uma ponte em arco de pedra atravessa um rio calmo cercado por árvores e vegetação ao longo do Trilho nas Margens do Coura, com colinas e casas perto de Caminha visíveis ao fundo sob um céu claro. Cover

An easy, flat riverside walk in northern Portugal. The Coura Margins Trail follows the Coura River and is perfect for beginners and families.

Renting a Car in Portugal Made Easy: What You Need to Know

by Jorge Bastos

Renting a car in Portugal is one of the best ways to explore the country at your own pace. The roads are generally in good condition, distances are short, and many places are simply not easy to reach by public transportation. Before making a reservation, there are a few important things you should know to …

Explore the Faia da Água Alta Trail – 10 km of Waterfall Views

by Jorge Bastos

Discover the Faia d’Água Alta Waterfall trail in northern Portugal – scenic 10 km hike with stunning waterfall views and easy-to-follow paths.

Víbora Levada: a stunning trail in northern Portugal

by Jorge Bastos

PR1 Víbora Levada Trail in Cabeceiras de Basto offers a circular hike with a levada, historic watermills, and breathtaking views — perfect for autumn.

Central Massif Route Manteigas: Stunning Mountain Hike in Serra da Estrela

by Jorge Bastos

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The Central Massif Route in Manteigas is one of the toughest and most breathtaking trails in the Serra da Estrela. It starts and ends at Covão d’Ametade, taking you through the highest and wildest parts of the range, between Cântaro Magro, Cântaro Gordo, and the Zêzere Glacial Valley. We usually say it’s brutal—both for its …