Discover the Camino de Hierro: The Route of Tunnels Between Portugal and Spain

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The Camino de Hierro (Tunnels Route) is one of Spain’s most well-known and popular trails. It’s also extremely popular among Portuguese hikers, so we made an exception and published this article. Although officially inaugurated only in 2022, it was already well-known to many due to its spectacular and grand nature. In this article, we explore …

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Discover the Most Stunning Natural Lagoons in Gerês National Park

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Peneda-Gerês National Park is an authentic paradise for nature lovers, offering many stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Among its many treasures, the natural wells and lagoons, in addition to being refreshing, stand out as points of unique beauty and tranquility (well, at least some of them). These natural lagoons in Gerês are formed by the …

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Hiking the Schist Villages Route (PR2 LSA)

Percorrendo a Rota das Aldeias de Xisto - PR2 LSA

The Schist Village Route (PR1 LSA) is one of the most popular in the Lousã Mountains, and it’s easy to understand why. This circular walking trail is officially 5.7 km long. It takes us from the mythical Arouce Castle (Lousã Castle) to three of the most beautiful Schist villages: Talasnal, Chiqueiro, and Casal Novo. Finally, …

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Hiking to Teixo waterfall and pool in Geres National Park

Como ir ao Poco e cascata do Teixo no Geres

Peneda Geres National Park is known for its natural landscapes, trails, viewpoints, traditional villages, wells, and waterfalls. Some are extraordinarily well-known, such as Sete Lagoas do Xertelo, Poço Azul, or Poço Verde, and others are less so. This article will focus on the Teixo well and waterfall, one of the least well-known in Serra do …

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