Despite being in the center of Portugal, Serra da Malcata Natural reserve is one of the most secluded regions in the country. There are barely any paved roads, and there are no villages inside the reserve – though there are a few on its surroundings, Vale do Espinho, Malcata, Meimão, and Meimoa. Besides, it’s clearly …
Located in the center of Portugal, the Schist villages (Aldeias do Xisto) are one of Portugal’s hidden secrets (well, not anymore). This network of villages, where the schist is predominant, is charming, rustic, and an award-winning destination. In this post, we are exploring the best schist villages in central Portugal, because you won’t be able …
Peneda-Gerês National Park is Portugal’s only National Park, a world biosphere reserve, and truly a sanctuary for nature and wildlife. If you want to experience Portugal’s wild side, Gerês is the place to go. However, there’s much more to Geres than the treks, the waterfalls, the forests, and the beaches. Inside Portugal’s only National Park, …
We first heard about Penedo Furado because of its beautiful river beach, one of the most popular in central Portugal. Then we read it had a walkway and decided to look further in the area and to discover about the waterfalls, the lookout, and a rare 480M years fossil… Well, this must be worth a …
São Simão trail has everything we love on a trail. It has the right distance, it is circular, and has several attractions spread along the way, it has some people but never too crowded, and most importantly an extraordinary natural beauty. This is a trail that can be done both ways and it has two …