Category Archives: Trekking

Exploring Sintra, Portugal

Trekking the Sierra Sintra

Considered the most beautiful and mystical Portuguese destination, Sintra certainly is an unforgettable place with its diverse nature and ancient history. Sintra is located only 30 km from Lisbon. It was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1995. This delightful place has been occupied by various civilisations from ages past. From the Palaeolithic and the Neolithic times, […]

A trip to the Serra da Estrela villages

Serra da Estrela villages

Located a little less than 300km from Lisbon, the Serra da Estrela is highly popular not only for tourists but Portuguese too; attracted at visiting a snowy region especially in winter. It is the highest mountain in the area and the second in the whole of Portugal. It was spring and the snow had disappeared. […]

A trip to São Miguel Island, The Azores

Caldeira Velha - São Miguel - Açores, Portugal

It´s only our first few days in São Miguel Island. We’ve seen a lot, but there is so much more to take in with every direction indicating somewhere unique to visit on the island. We have been to Lagoa de Fogo volcano (Fire lake), had a bath in one of the thermal hot springs at Furnas […]

Visit the Azores, Portugal

Ausblick in the Azores, Portugal

How can it be possible, so many activities, different places in such small place? It’s called Azores. An archipelago with nine Volcano Islands and hundreds of places to make wonder on nature and its many mysteries. The post title says it all really – you simply must visit the Azores! Our journey begins in the […]