The Serra Devassa trail (PRC05 SMI) runs through part of the Sete Cidades protected area in Serra Devassa on the island of São Miguel, Azores. The official route is a small circular trail measuring 4.9 km that takes us to several volcanic cones and small lagoons. The extension to Grota do Inferno is another 2 …
The Brandas do Sistelo trail is one of the best trails in Portugal and one of the best ways to explore the Sistelo region, one of our favorites in northern Portugal. Also known as the PR14 Arcos de Valdevez, the Brandas do Sistelo trail is 8.5 km long and can be completed in 4 to …
Poço Verde is among the best-known and most popular spots in the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Located relatively close to Fafião, known as the village of the wolf, this is a lagoon (or poço as many Geres mountain lagoons are called) of extraordinary beauty, with crystalline green waters and relatively easy access. In this article, we …
The Peneda-Gerês National Park has an incredible diversity of viewpoints, waterfalls, lagoons, and beaches. Some are already well known, but the National Park is huge and still has some well-kept secrets. In this article, we will discuss Poço do Dola (Dola Lagoon) and its waterfall, explaining how to get there and what to expect from …
The Albergaria forest trail is in the Peneda Gerês National Park – a circular trail with only about 5 km that starts and finishes at Portela do Homem (on the border with Spain). Despite walking through one of the most beautiful parts of the National Park, crossing two beautiful waterfalls with lakes and the Albergaria …