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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Hiking the Sanguinho trail PRC09 SMI

Trilho de Sanguinho e Salto do Prego - PRC09 SMI

The Sanguinho trail is one of the most popular on the island of São Miguel, Azores, and it’s easy to understand why. This circular walking trail is officially 4.5 km long and takes us to the mythical ghost village of Sanguinho, the idyllic Salto do Prego waterfall. It is also possible to easily extend it …

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