In the Tagus marshes, and covering the Municipality of Golegã, next to the Almonda River, Paul do Boquilobo is an alluvial plain of swamps of great faunal and floristic importance. Here the water rises and falls, is still or moving and the land area increases and decreases depending on the season. It all depends on the flow of the Tagus and Almonda rivers. It is a privileged nesting site for numerous species of water birds (cattle heron and white heron), in a landscape dominated by willows (white and black) and aquatic plants (Caniço).

This is the last beach on the West Coast. On the road leading to the lighthouse, there is a plaque with the indication of beach. Between tar and straight on dirt paths to tear up fields of great natural beauty, the Praia do Telheiro. Domestic and foreign surfers are regulars of this site. The beach is narrow and without accidents. North of Cape St. Vincent, the 1 kilometre, is the Bay of Armação de Pera that must be explored, due to the existence of particular geomorphological aspects, as more fully informative Board.

The restaurant O Abílio, in Coimbra, stays in the upper town, near the famous Penedo da Saudade. Here's a site that preserves the true spirit of tasca portuguesa. Won't or ruses refinements in decorative. Yes, it appears, genuine, with good flavors and food in quantities at a low price. All the food is homemade and, if you want a suggestion, go for the grilled cod. The meal is €6. The great difficulty which will find place, since the place is small and fills up quickly.

The castro de Medeiros, also called Cabeço dos Mouros, is located between monte da Corujeira and Christian Carambos and is about 3 kilometres from the Centre of the village of Montalegre. Is a town surrounded by two rows of walls and a deep moat. The outer wall is visible from the South and west sides, about 2 metres wide, whose interior is filled with Earth and stone girl. At some points in the vast mountains, forks where are still visible some tears. On the West side there is a jumble of stone, from the collapse of the wall. On the …

This tour begins in the Luís de Camões Garden, where you can find a Tourism Office. Cross the 5 de Outubro Street and enter the Rodrigues Lobo Square. This is the centre of the city, the ideal place to relax under the cinquentist arcades animated by pleasant esplanades. In one of the corners, the statue of the poet Rodrigues Lobo (1579-1621) points out the right direction. Follow through the Miguel Bombarda Street and notice the Misericórdia Church, built on an ancient synagogue. Nearby is the Barão de Viamonte Street, former Direita Street, which marks the axle of this ancient quarter, …

Classed since 1978 as a public interest parish, Piódão is located near the Hermínios Hills and is one of the oldest villages in the country, surrounded by wide green areas. The village was firstly inhavited by sheperds. Its houses are mostly made of schist. Because it is difficult to get to, the village is known for the escape of well known criminals. A special note to its four chapels: Saint João, Saint Bárbara, Our Lady of Saúde (Good Health) and Our Lady of Good Parto. The local gastronomy includes the kid's chanfana, the tigeladas, the pão de ló, the filhós …

Between the valleys of the Minho and Lima rivers, already near the shore, we may view the imposing Arga Mountain. From its approximate altitude of 800 metres, the views are magnificent: the Atlantic Ocean, blue in the background, together with the green fields. The Coura river flows to the Minho river just before it gets to the sea, in Caminha. The Camaredo Pine Woods stretch the landscape to Moledo do Minho. A special note to Vilar de Mouros, on the northwest side of the mountain and the Spanish locations of La Guardia and the Santa Tecla Hill as well. The …

Fortified village, chronologically contemporary castro de Pedrário, located on the upper deck of the Mount of the same name, 1128 m above sea level. Difficult to access by the East side, it is a semicircular enclosure defended by a single thick line of wall. Inside the enclosure are visible a few boulders with circular dimples. In all its extension you can still identify a line of wall, although only the foundations remaining on some points. These structures are attributable to the iron age. This border is the castro de Pedrário, which gets an insider's view, both dominating the Valley of …

To get to this House, where was born the browser Cabrillo and currently runs a House of rural tourism, it is necessary to traverse a dirt forest road for about ten kilometers from Paradela as the river the Peneda-Gerês National Park. The 16th century navigator Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo was born in lapel, in the parish of Cabril, leaving then to Spain, where he has placed at the service of the Spanish Crown, who sent him to America. Here did the recognition of the West coast of North America to California, being the first European to step on its soil, in …

Long sandy beach located in a picturesque fishing village. The boats that connect to this dream beach leave from Olhão. Upon arrival, it takes about 15 minutes to walk until you reach the beach. The walk will be worth it, as, to get to the beach, there is a cement path that crosses the small "neighborhood" of fishermen, with houses built in a disorderly and carefree way. When the housing area is left behind, only dunes can be seen. As you walk along the wooden walkway, the sea appears on the horizon. The sand is relatively rugged, but peaceful. The …