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Portugal’s Hidden Gems: Exploring Off-the-Beat Rural Areas

Exploring Portugal’s hidden rural areas reveals a world of enchanting landscapes, historic villages, and cultural richness, offering a serene escape from the well-trodden tourist paths. Here are some off-the-beat gems to consider for your next Portuguese adventure: Peneda-Gerês National Park: This is Portugal’s only national park, boasting stunning landscapes like lush forests and sparkling lakes. It’s a haven for hikers and wildlife enthusiasts, where you might spot the Iberian wolf or golden eagles. The park is dotted with traditional villages ...Read more

Living In Portugal – Northern Portugal

Portugal was founded in the North in the 12th century. It is the most populous regions after Lisbon and the third largest by area. Known for Port its wine, natural wonder and rich heritage which includes ancient monuments, churches and modern buildings alike. The River Douro is one of the main rivers crossing the Iberian Peninsula and can be explored by boat or train. Northern Portugal’s only national park is called Peneda-Gerês, boasting beautiful wilderness, mountains, waterfalls and abundant wildlife. ...Read more

Discover Portugal: Passadicos de Paiva

If you’re anywhere near the North/Center of Portugal, a fun day outing fit for all ages is to go walk the Passadicos de Paiva. Located in Arouca, 85km away from Porto (a bit under a 90min drive), this boardwalk has won the World Traveler Award every year since 2016. An 8km boardwalk snakes through a gorgeous valley in the Arouca Geopark, running parallel to a river and with access to three river beaches. The walk is linear, so you can ...Read more