Portugal is a country with a strong religious heritage. Evidence of this is the many monuments related to religion that exist in the country. In this post, we talk about the Sanctuary of São Bento da Porta Aberta, the second largest Portuguese sanctuary*. The Sanctuary is located right in the heart of the Peneda-Gerês National […]
Gerês, “an enchanted place” in Autumn
According to the Italian portal “Turismo Italia News”, Portugal is a country to visit in the Autumn. There are several reasons that lead the portal to highlight Portugal, from the mild temperatures that invite to long weekends or the colorful landscapes in shades of red and yellow. The Italian portal describes Autumn as a magical […]
The 5 most beautiful waterfalls in Gerês
The Peneda-Gerês Natural Park has so much to offer. The beauty and natural richness of its four mountains, the villages with medieval look and the animals are some of the points of interest. In this post, we tell you about the rivers and streams that, due to the natural slopes, turn into waterfalls. Waterfalls are […]
Gerês: Itinerary for an Amazing Day
Peneda-Gerês National Park is a true nature sanctuary in Portugal. Even though Gerês receives many tourists, it is still one of the best-preserved regions in Portugal. We love the park and, since we are lucky enough to live relatively close to it, we visit Gerês almost every year. In this post, we talk about our […]
Sistelo, the Portuguese Tibet
In the North of Portugal, you find a small village called Sistelo, also known as the Portuguese Tibet. We visited this village in June 2018 and, on this post, we will talk about our visit to this special place in Portugal. Located in the heart of the National Park of Peneda-Gerês, in the county f […]
