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 …
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 …
Preguiça Trail – PR10 TRB is one of the most well-known and popular trails in Peneda Geres National Park, primarily because it passes through several interesting places, including Leonte and Laja waterfalls, Preguiça lookout, and Preguiça woods. Second, because it’s reasonably short and circular, it’s not too hard. Lastly, it’s close to Gerês village and …
We first heard about Penedo Furado because of its beautiful river beach, one of the most popular in central Portugal. We then discovered it had a walkway and decided to explore the area further, where we found waterfalls, a lookout, and a rare 480 million-year-old fossil. Well, this must be worth a visit, right? As …
The São Simão trail has everything we love on a trail. It has the proper distance, is circular, and features several attractions spread along the way. It’s not too crowded, and most importantly, it boasts extraordinary natural beauty. This is a trail that can be done both ways, and it has two possible starting points, …