Outdoors in Portugal

Viewpoints in Bemposta

This viewpoint is in the "Alto de Santa Barbara", so called because it is directly in front of the small Chapel of Santa Barbara,

Lakes in Curia

Park and Lake of Curia

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After the heavy rainfall that occurred the day before, the day seemed like it was going to be a bit sunny, at least it had stopped

Cliffs in Azenhas do Mar

Sunset in Azenhas do Mar

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In a small village north of Sintra, we had saw one of the most beautiful sunsets I can remember. In the lower part of the village

Gardens in Mateus

Mateus House Gardens

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Solar de Mateus consists, in addition to the Museum, the chapel and the winery, a farm with landscaped gardens that are romantic,

Rivers in Tarouca

Varosela River

The Tarouca concello can be found in the high Douro region and it's bathed in the Varosa River, which is a tributary of the 45 kil

Viewpoints in Tarouca

Miradouro Morro de Alcácima

In the upper area of the city, on the hill just in front of the [poi = 151255] Town Hall [/ poi], is where you'll find the Morro

Nature Reserves in Tarouca

Alcácima Park

This beautiful park is located about 2 km from the old town, on the hill called Morro de Alcácima, site of the first settlement in

Gardens in Coimbra

Largo da Portagem

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Most shops and some bars and restaurants in the Bay of Coimbra are around the axis between the Largo da Portagem and the May 8 squ

Rivers in Ucanha

River Varosa

Varosa River is a tributary of the Duero. Its origin is in concello in Moimenta da Beira, in the mountains of Leomil. Along its

Wetlands in Caniçada

Caniçada Albufera

About 30 km from Braga is Caniçada reservoir that, although it is easy to get to, if you go for the first time it's also quite eas

Viewpoints in Vila Nova de Milfontes

Viewpoint of Vila Nova de Milfontes

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When you arrive in this coastal town it seems that you will not find anything special, but when you get to one of the many look-ou

Viewpoints in Vila Chã

San Lorenzo Viewpoint

The hilltop views from San Lorenzo are truly spectacular. Here are some photographs. There, there are only the songs of the birds.

Nature Reserves in Vila Chã

San Lorenzo Hill (Monte de S. Lourenço)

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The hill or mountain of San Lorenzo (Sao Lourenço) is in Vila Chã. You can see the way clearly if you follow the signs to the Cast

Gardens in Castro Marim

La Ribeira Park

This park is the first thing you see when entering Ctra Castro Marim from EN 122. It is a big green area where there is grass, abu

Viewpoints in Vila Real

Viewpoint of Vila Real

Vila Real is at 427 meters altitude on a hill that forms a peninsula between the Cabril and Corgo rivers. From the back of the cem

Gardens in Monção

Das Caldas Park

This great park, wonderful for children, with beautiful autumn colors, near the hotsprings, and located just along the banks of th

Hiking in Portimão

Walk Around the Coast of Portimao

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Portimao is a town with lots of beaches and is a good choice for horse riding or a walk along the cliffs. We started our walk from

Gardens in Vila Nova de Cerveira Municipality

Garden of Chagny

Set behind the majestic clock tower plaza Charles II is where you'll find the collections that are in the Museum of Fine Arts that