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Aljezur

PR1 AJZ – Historical, Cultural and Environmental Trail (Aljezur)

Points of Interest: Market square, Public Fountain, Municipal Museum, Misericórdia Church, Sacred Art Museum Mons. Manuel Francisco Pardal, Antoniano Museum, José Cercas House-Museum, Aljezur Castle, Lies Fountain, Aljezur river, Mediterranean Forests and Aromatic Plants, Old Inn and Toll House, Old Port Cistern, "Azinhagas" with access to the old patterns of…
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Hiking in Portugal

Discover the Historic Center of Tomar (Tomar)

Points of Interest: Convent of Christ, "Manuelina" Window, Tomar Castle, Seven Hills National Forest, Historic Center, Republic Square, Church of S. João Baptista, Nabão River Tips: Families have discounts on Convent of Christ tickets. All tickets can be purchased online. On Sundays and holidays, tickets are free for all citizens…
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Arcos de Valdevez

PR 25 – Walkway Trail (Arcos de Valdevez)

Points of Interest: Sistelo village, Vez ecovia, Vez river, Srº dos Aflitos chapel. Tips: Do not throw garbage on the floor. There are restaurants and cafés where you can boost your energy. HIKING INFO Video Photo Album Brochure/Website 5/5signage 1/5difficulty Not accessibleto stroller 4/5landscape 203melevation min 297melevation max 139melevation gain…
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Hiking in Portugal

PR2 – From the Seashore to Pedras Negras – São Pedro de Moel (Marinha Grande)

We started the "PR2 - From the Seashore to Pedras Negras" in the Afonso Lopes Vieira Square, near the beach of São Pedro de Moel, parish of Marinha Grande. Its official starting point is located in Vale do Ribeiro Park, at the back of this square where we can found…
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Açores

PR1 FLO – Fajã Grande – Ponta Delgada (Lajes das Flores and Santa Cruz das Flores – Flores)

The day dawned cool and cloudy in Aldeia da Cuada. I don't know how it would be in the whole Flores island but in midsummer in a Azorean island is not surprising waking up in the morning wrapped in fog, something that residents have become accustomed but saddens anyone who is visiting, for…
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Açores

Hiking Trail from “Aldeia da Cuada” to “Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro” (“Poço da Alagoinha”) (Lajes das Flores – Flores)

This is our second visit to the Azorean Archipelago. Two years ago we've been on S. Miguel island and now we would visit the Western Group islands, Flores and Corvo. Anxiety grew with the approach of the flight and now with the baby, the precautions and the preparation of the…
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Hiking Trail from Riverside to Riverside (Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto)

There are many reasons to spend a day full of fun on the riversides of Porto and Gaia. By water, land or air, there are several activities to fill the soul with memories and the suitcase with eagerness to return soon. On a Douro's Cruise we discover the riverine areas of the two banks,…
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Coimbra

Walking Trail of Biological Park of Serra da Lousã – Quinta da Paiva (Miranda do Corvo)

On Father's Day, the women from home joined to conspire among themselves, preparing this surprise without my suspicion. The plan consist of enjoying the day outdoors, despite a unfavorable weather forecast, and also taking the opportunity to hike and to picnic. Yes, simple things in life make us happiest, right?…
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Braga

Night Walk on São Bento da Porta Aberta Feasts (Terras de Bouro)

The celebration of "São Bento da Porta Aberta" occur every year during the month of August, more specifically between 10 and 15th when, by tradition, is made the great pilgrimage that animates the region. This town of Terras de Bouro municipality, in the Peneda-Gerês National Park (PNPG), receive a huge influx…
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