In central Portugal, an art community makes this village alive.
Dreamers from secluded village in the mountains reveal why the multicultural community is their most valuable asset.
Pio
Swim, climb, cycle, or park your camper van. The natural refuge in Coimbra district.
The nearest to the lake village welcomes camper van travellers, cyclists, swimmers, climbers, via ferrata enthusiasts, and even skaters. The journey from Coimbra's side is one of the most (I almost want to say the most) scenic in central Portugal.
Plunge in pure turquoise water and loose your breath surrounded by these views.
Walk in the middle of a rocky valley with breathtaking views and choose the perfect basin filled with pure turquoise mountain water - cold and perfect for a cold dip.
Wild swimming in central Portugal
I have been working on the guide to wild swimming in central Portugal for a while now. Today, I am making it live. It is an ongoing project, and thanks to my supporters, every month a new place will get a review with tips on how to get there, and
Walking Pinhal Interior.
We had been walking for about an hour and forty. As good citizens followed the yellow-red signs. This was hard at times. The signs tended to disappear and we needed to come back on the path many times.
It's supposed to be an easy to moderate difficulty hike.