The Portuguese Rooster (it’s actually Barcelos rooster) is one of the most popular Portuguese symbols. There are no Portuguese who don’t know it, and even many foreigners already heard about it … if it’s not for anything else, for its curious and colorful design. But, how did a rooster become one of the country’s greatest …
Arte Xávega is a traditional form of fishing that involves encircling and dragging the fish with a net. This fishing style is also simply called “Arte” (which translates to art) by fishermen from central Portugal while in the south it’s called Xávega. What is Arte Xávega? The Arte Xávega fishing technique involves launching a net …
Located on the Portuguese Silver Coast, 25 km south of Aveiro, Mira, and, more specifically, Praia de Mira, is one of the most popular holiday resorts in central/northern Portugal. The reasons are numerous: the beach, the freshwater lagoon, the dunes, the pine forests, the pedestrian and mountain biking routes, and the many campsites, as well …
Mira and Praia de Mira, in particular, are among the most popular destinations in central-north Portugal. Located in an area of pine forests, huge beaches, lots of water lines, and a freshwater lagoon. Mira is a destination within Portugal, one that’s very popular among locals, but completely forgotten by foreigners. Thus, it is not surprising …
Located only 30 km to the north of Lisbon, Mafra is strategically positioned to be either a perfect day trip from Lisbon or a nice stop on a Portuguese road trip itinerary. Mafra is mostly famous for its UNESCO heritage site, the royal buildings of Mafra, which includes the Palace, Basilica, and convent, Cerco gardens, …
Preguiça Trail – PR10 TRB is one of the most well-known and popular trails in Peneda Geres National Park, primarily because it passes through several interesting places, including Leonte and Laja waterfalls, Preguiça lookout, and Preguiça woods. Second, because it’s reasonably short and circular, it’s not too hard. Lastly, it’s close to Gerês village and …
Ericeira is one of Portugal’s most iconic resort towns, and there are many reasons for it. The magnificent beaches, the proximity to Lisbon, the charming historical center, the delicious seafood, and obviously, the waves. In this article, we will explore the best things to do in Ericeira, ensuring your trip is memorable if you follow …
Ericeira’s beaches and waves are worldwide famous. Thousands of Portuguese and foreign travelers come to Ericeira to enjoy its wonderful beaches and fantastic waves. In this article, we will explore each of the best of Ericeira’s beaches, which are good for surfing, bathing, or sunbathing. World-renowned for its waves, Ericeira was classified as a World …
Peneda Geres National Park is a well-known nature wonderland with lovely forests, waterfalls, lakes, and many walking trails. We have been to Geres more times than we can count—it’s our go-to region in Portugal when we want to relax and enjoy nature. We have been to many waterfalls in Geres, but in this post, we …
Surely Sabugal isn’t the first place that comes to your mind when thinking about a trip to Portugal. Probably not even a trip through central Portugal, yet it’s a destination with plenty of things to offer. It has ruins for the adventurous traveler to explore, a natural reserve for nature lovers, one of the most …