With a maximum altitude of 1993 meters, Serra da Estrela is the highest mountain in mainland Portugal and the only place where you can practice snow sports, such as skiing, snowboarding, and sledding. But it’s much more than that. Serra da Estrela Natural Park is ideal for nature lovers – it has trails to explore, …
The Mondego Walkways are one of the new ways to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, one of the natural wonders of Portugal. These are one of the most recent national walkways, but in our opinion, they are already one of the best walkways in Portugal. Located in Guarda, the …
In this article, we will explore the most beautiful waterfalls in Portugal, from north to south, highlighting their beauty, the best way to enjoy them, and how to get there. Naturally, many of them are in the north and center areas, as they are the most mountainous regions and have the most rivers. Whether just …
The Fisgas de Ermelo trail (PR3 – Mondim de Basto) is a circular trail with about 13 km that starts and ends in Ermelo, Mondim de Basto, passing by several viewpoints of the Alvão Natural Park, and whose high point is, Fisgas do Ermelo, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Portugal. In our opinion …
Portuguese sweet bread is a traditional sweet bread associated with Easter traditions but also with other typical festivals such as All Saints’ Day or even the day of the city of Santa Maria da Feira. Nowadays, sweet bread cannot be missing from the tables of Portuguese houses on Easter Sunday. Still, its importance goes well …