Despite being a territorially small country, Portugal has an exceptional variety and quantity of wines. More and more Portuguese wines are winning honorable prizes in high-quality international competitions. Not only for a brand, a grape variety, or a region but for the generality of the wines. Among them is the Vinho Verde – a wine …
Levada do Rei is perhaps the easiest and most accessible of the levadas, taking us to the heart of Madeira’s laurel forest. At about 5 km, this hike starts at the water treatment plant in Quebradas, São Jorge, and ends in Ribeiro Bonito, at the levada’s source. Ribeiro Bonito and the surrounding area have been …
We love Peneda Geres National Park. We have written extensively about it. We have already shared the most typical villages of Gerês, the best waterfalls in Geres, several trails, and the best places to stay in Gerês, but we were missing a post about the spectacular lookouts in Geres! A region with the characteristics of …
Vereda of Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8) is an entirely different hike from the other popular treks in Madeira. It is probably the best-known coastal trail in Madeira, presenting us with different landscapes from what we are used to. There are no trees on the Ponta de São Lourenço hike – the wind and land …
When thinking about what to eat in Madeira the first thing that comes to mind is probably the famous Madeira banana and to drink the no less popular Poncha, but Madeira has so much more to offer. Blessed with fertile soils and a mild climate, Madeira is rich in exotic fruits and sugar cane, not …
Levada das 25 Fontes, or 25 fountains levada, is probably the best known and most popular of the hikes in Madeira. It’s an almost flat walk that takes us through the laurel forest until reaching one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Madeira. The Levada do Risco is located in the same area of the …
Capon, or Capão in Portuguese, is a delicacy appreciated in Portugal but especially in Freamunde, a town in the Paços de Ferreira municipality, in the North of Portugal. This Portuguese city excelled in the art of caponizing and cooking capon. In addition to Freamunde, there are other places in Portugal where capon is appreciated, such …
The Miradouros trail (trilho dos miradouros) is one of the most spectacular trails in Gerês. In addition to presenting several of the best viewpoints in Gerês, we cross several watercourses, and we always have the Gerês River valley and the Caniçada reservoir as a backdrop. It’s just a pretty place overall. With more than 12 …
From medieval cities to natural wonders, Portugal is full of breathtaking spots. This article highlights 25 of the most beautiful places across the country — from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. We also wanted to ensure we included places across the country (including islands) and not just the most touristy destinations. Finally, we wanted to …
Although Portugal is more than just a beach destination, it is globally famous for its beautiful beaches. So, in this article, we’re going from North to South, searching for the best and most beautiful beaches in Portugal. In addition to listing the best beaches in Portugal, we will also explain a bit about the main …