It feels like every place is getting more crowded by the minute; even the places that used to be our safe havens, are now flooded with people, and one might choose to see it as what they lost, but i, for one, choose to find new places to enjoy, and that’s exactly what i’ve comeContinue reading “Carlos Viewpoint”
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Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach
Are you feeling the heat already ? If not, you will be after you see this delicious looking beach that’s just asking you for a swim. Welcome to yet another post in the quick bite category, which focuses on must-see places in Portugal, in a fast, get-going fashion, so you’re up and ready in theContinue reading “Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach”
(Bela Vista) ² park
Ah Parks; where we run with our dogs, play some sport with friends and have delicious picnics in the vibrant green grass; the good stuff in life; but usually, good parks are only found relatively far from a city’s center due to obvious space and infrastructure limitations… right? Well, this one breaks the rules aContinue reading “(Bela Vista) ² park”
Cabo Espichel
You! Yes you!; You look like the kind of person who loves sunsets What was that? not really and there’s nothing i can do to change that ? *Cracks knuckles in Portuguese* Challenge accepted! By now you might have noticed Portugal is somewhat of a perfect place to see one of nature’s best gifts toContinue reading “Cabo Espichel”
Marvão’s castle
What was that ? No castle could have a better view than Lisbon’s St George’s Castle or Sintra’s Moorish castle ? *smirks in Portuguese*, Oh my dear traveler, stick around, i think you’ll like this one. I’ve done quite a lot of exploring in Portugal, and it’s not everyday that i find a place that leavesContinue reading “Marvão’s castle”
Monsanto (the best one)
By now, it’s safe to assume that if you hear the word “Monsanto”, you’re going to think of Lisbon’s 10km2 protected forest with its notorious Panorâmico Restaurant, family friendly parks and amazing views, right? Well… what if I told you there’s a better one? As opposed to Lisbon’s Monsanto, the town of Monsanto is muchContinue reading “Monsanto (the best one)”
Talasnal schist village
Do you want to see something unique? Okey, lets go! Schist; a very peculiar rock; it’s a brittle, flake-like type of rock formed from mud derived sediments, abundant in some areas in Portugal, so much so, that people decided to build houses out of it, creating the most unique houses you’ll ever see. There areContinue reading “Talasnal schist village”
The Real Cabo da Roca
By now, if you ask someone if they know Cabo da Roca, chances are, they’re going to tell you “YES! i know it pretty well” or some variation of it. Well, let me tell you, meh… do you really? First thing’s first, a little interesting fact; Cabo da Roca is the most western point ofContinue reading “The Real Cabo da Roca”
Fisgas de Ermelo – Piocas de baixo
Piocas de baixo, this one is the easiest to get to out of the 3 main places in Fisgas de Ermelo mentioned; all you need to do is park your car at the side of the road and make your way down the path suggested in the picture below, that leads to this beauty hiddenContinue reading “Fisgas de Ermelo – Piocas de baixo”
The Serial Sunsetter 