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The Way of Saint James

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What is the Way of Saint James? How did it appear? Why is so important? More than a pilgrimage is a spiritual journey within us, steps towards to self-knowledge. The History of the Way of Saint James dates back to the time of the birth of Christianity. In...

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Alentejo, an excellent Portuguese region for walking - part 2/2

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 Évora stands out on a map. When we get to know this city we quickly understand the reasons that led its Historic Center to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, walking on theses streets is like traveling through time portals between the middle ages and...

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Unknown places to walk - the river Alva dams

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The river Alva starts in the southwestern part of the Serra da Estrela and goes into the Mondego River upstream of Penacova, around 230km north from Lisbon. At the mouth of the river Alva, and near Penacova, there are a number of small dams that allow a very...

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