Walking in Portugal

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...

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...

I'm a little nervous about writing this post. “Serra da Freita” (Freita’s hills) is one of the places that inspired me to start this long walk to become a professional on Active Tourism and I do not know if I will have enough talent in the art of writing...

I'm at the top of the Arrábida Hills, around me a breathtaking view makes me wonder why I don't come here more often … I love this spot. The look on my teammates faces is of who can't find words to express himself. The ideas my teammates can express...