Walking in Portugal

Water was always one of the most precious resources in the world and around here that not different. In this case water's value shows itself by the power it has to produce electricity with its weight when falling from a certain height … simple. But to have that...

 I love to see the guests faces when we meet for the walk looking at me like saying "we were expecting a much better scenario then this king of parking place" … well, be patient.Foz Do Lizandro 002 - Portugal You just have to walk around 1,5Km (+/-...

Location: Cabo de São Vicente, Portugal I felt the need of recording this wonderful moment when I was just about finish crossing all Algarve biking mostly along the coastal line. A very pleasant tour with 226Km (+/-140mi) of secondary roads, some dirt roads and also crossing some small...

The Mouraria is one of the most typical quarters of Lisbon. It is said that the Mouraria is the birthplace of the Fado and here also we can find the “Café da Garagem”. The “Café da Garagem” is located in Teatro Taborda building, built for the “Sociedade Taborda”...

  Are you planning to visit Lisbon in one day? You know the answer: that is impossible. However, what to do when a day is all the time we have to get to know Lisbon? Of course we will have to make the most of the available time....

What to do in Portugal? Is a question that I have to face several times and, to be honest it seems to make little sense. The only thing I can think about is: everything. Of course there is not all available to do, of course, however there is...

  It may seem strange to include a walk in the Douro Valley within the set of unknown places but there is a strong reason to do so. As you may know, the Douro Valley is classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is also the oldest...

In a territory with such ancient boundaries, such as Portugal, and where the human presence is almost everywhere, there are not frequent wildlife sightings and when that happens, as this is the case, it is always an exciting moment. Garrano is a breed of Iberian horses. We often...

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...

 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...

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...

The Alentejo conveys the serenity of an old place where tranquility lives. When walking in these plain lands we understand that the landscape is what the view does not reach and is also where life focuses under the shade of a sweltering Sun protector “chaparro” – chaparro is...

I believe that this must be the question I answer more often in this context. Of course the answer will always depend on who is asking, not everyone enjoy doing the same things. Not only will depend on individual preferences but also depends on the time and money...

When someone thinks about visiting Portugal and spends some time searching for what to see and do in this country, I think one of the suggestions that will appear quite often is tasting/drinking port wine. Am I right? Anyone, non-Portuguese, who reads this post please comment. The problem...

Quite close to Lisbon you will find some trails along the sea coast that will give you the sensation of “I’m at the end of Europe” and, in fact you are at the westernmost point of Europe mainland, the Cape Roca (38°46'49.59"N   9°29'56.19"W). From the Cape Roca, or...

Here is where I write most of my blog posts. Is my beach spot and probably one of the best beach bar around here. “Casa do Sol” at praia da Rainha (Queen’s beach) - Costa da Caparica, Portugal. Is located 15 km’s south of Lisbon, not too far...