Tag archives for Figueira da Foz
Walking Trails of Morraceira Island – Four Seasons Hiking – Spring (Figueira da Foz)
Bathed to the north by the waters of the Mondego River and to the south by the Pranto River, Morraceira Island is a pearl of Figueira da Foz municipality. With about 600 ha of salt pans, fish farms, rice fields, marshes and cane fields, it has an impressive orniotological richness…
Restaurant Itália (Coimbra)
Next to Mondego banks we find the Restaurant Italia, in the city of Coimbra, cradle of history and traditions. With a privileged location in the Dr. Manuel Braga Park, it has a clear view to Santa Clara and to the tranquility of the river waters born in Estrela and flowing…
Gastrobar Acrópole (Figueira da Foz)
Gastrobar Acrópole is located in Figueira da Foz, more precisely a few tens of meters from Casino Figueira, in Bairro Novo, a noble area of the city. With a privileged location, this space has been recently renovated, receiving new blood through a young management and a new "dressing", both in…
PR1/FIG – Rice Fields Route – Maiorca (Figueira da Foz)
"PR1 / FIG - Rota dos Arrozais" begins in the center of Maiorca village, more precisely in "Terreiro do Paço" where the Viscount's Palace of Maiorca is located, also known as "Paço de Maiorca". This heritage built from the 19th century was declared a Public Interest Property in 1977 and…
Caçarola 1 Restaurant (Figueira da Foz)
During a visit to Figueira da Foz, whether for a walk or for a few days of vacations, there are many options to spend a good time at a dinner table. We can choose to eat a portuguese traditional meal or on the other hand, we can choose a simple well-made snacks…
Mussels of Good Friday (Figueira da Foz)
From a young age I remember the mussel harvesting tradition in the village of Buarcos, Figueira da Foz, during the week before Easter. Whether it's a rainy or a sunny day, the rocks that tear the sea from Buarcos to Cape Mondego fill with people in the empty tide, looking…
“Pichas” from my homeland
"Pichas", also known in some regions as "camarinha" are a small shrimp, a delicious snack virtually unknown in Portugal but much appreciated, for example, in Spain. It is perhaps one of the best kept secrets of our cuisine and transports me immediately to the times of my childhood in Buarcos,…
SOLAGASTA no jornal “O Figueirense”
O semanário O Figueirense , o mais antigo jornal da Figueira da Foz, publicou na sua edição n.º 5584 uma reportagem sobre o SOLAGASTA. "Hoje em dia existe uma crescente procura por actividades que nos libertem do stress quotidiano das nossas cidades, das preocupações nos nossos empregos e por…
SOLA GASTA na imprensa local
A revista Figueira 21, publicação mensal com distribuição no concelho da Figueira da Foz, publicou no seu nº 17 de Julho de 2008, na secção de lazer, um artigo sobre o SOLA GASTA. Podem ler o artigo completo clicando na imagem à esquerda. Agradecemos a todos os amigos e companheiros de caminhadas que…
Hiking, Walking and Trekking in Coimbra
The District of Coimbra includes the following municipalities: Arganil, Cantanhede, Coimbra, Condeixa-a-Nova, Figueira da Foz, Góis, Lousã, Mira, Miranda do Corvo, Montemor-o-Velho, Oliveira do Hospital, Pampilhosa da Serra, Penacova, Penela, Soure, Tábua and Vila Nova de Poiares. Click on the image to see the hikes I've made in this district.