The Barrocal Park is one of the newest tourist attractions in Castelo Branco – one that surprised us with its natural beauty and creativity in the built elements. This article exposes everything you need to know to visit the Barrocal and what to expect from that visit. Opened in November 2020, Barrocal quickly became a …
Castelo Branco is not one of the first travel destinations in Portugal. In fact, it is perhaps one of the least popular district capitals in the country, but it is still a historic city with some points of interest and a very beautiful surrounding region. Located right in the center of Portugal, Castelo Branco is …
Bolo-Rei or King Cake (sometimes King’s Cake) is the king of the Christmas Cakes, but it is also a centerpiece in many other traditional parties in Portugal. This cake is a tradition in Portugal, and it is a “mandatory” presence at many Portuguese parties, namely at Christmas, New Year, King’s Day, and Easter. In this …
Alentejo is one of the best regions to eat in Portugal. In this article, we will analyze the different typical dishes and explore what to eat in Alentejo. Although the scarcity of resources has historically conditioned the Alentejo, it has a rich and varied cuisine. Due to Alentejo’s people’s creativity and talent, basic and standard …
Portugal is clearly a country of trends, and the trend of walkways seems to be here to stay, at least for a while. We quickly went from having very few walkways in Portugal to having several in all regions. The best walkways in Portugal contribute to the local economy, attract people, and have a limited …
The PR3 IDN – Fossil Route is one of the most exciting trails we have already done. In about 3 km, we are presented with fossils of prehistoric animals, a river beach, a waterfall, a medieval castle, one of the most beautiful villages in Portugal, a dam, and Monsanto on the horizon… If you discover …
Located in Gavião, the Alamal Walkways are the perfect destination for a family walk along the Tagus River. The current walkways were born in 2019 after the 2017 fires destroyed the previous ones. With approximately 1.8 km (for some reason, they are marked as having 1.5 km), the Alamal walkways connect the Belver bridge to …
The PR9 MTR – Poços Verdes do Sobroso Trail is a circular trail with 10.5 km that crosses Gerês and takes us to the most beautiful places in the Peneda National Park-Gerês, taking us to Poços Verdes do Sobroso (Sobroso Green lakes), also known as the 7 Lagoas do Xertelo (Xertelo seven lagoons), Poços Verdes …
Ínsua in Caminha is one of the most iconic spots in northern Portugal and is often a hallmark of the Portuguese coast. It is definitely a place to visit in Portugal. How to visit Ínsua? At first glance, it might seem complicated and maybe not worth it, but in reality, it’s easy, much easier than …
Portugal is well-known for its beaches and sunsets, but the beaches in the south attract the most attention. Today, we will discuss the best beaches in Porto and northern Portugal. There are some extraordinary beaches in the north of Portugal. Some have a seemingly endless stretch of sand, others have good infrastructure, and some are …