Hiking | Walking
Right in the "wonderful kingdom" of Alvão Park, the waterfalls of “Fisgas of Ermelo” will crash along 300m, within a deep terraced field gaping. The viewpoint offers an aerial view of fractures and "fisguêdos" that Rio Olo paint with white foam and steamy waterfalls.
In the distance, see “Velão”, threads into Ermelo river terraced fields and the Marão rises like a petrified giant. A unique place, unreal and unsettling. Where eagles nesting and peregrine falcons fertilize on the neck of the breeze.
At “Piocas” or natural ponds, enjoying the edenic view of Splendors of Paradise. A wild beach awarded, a treasure to be discovered. Nature in all its splendor!
32 locals recommend
Fisgas de Ermelo
Right in the "wonderful kingdom" of Alvão Park, the waterfalls of “Fisgas of Ermelo” will crash along 300m, within a deep terraced field gaping. The viewpoint offers an aerial view of fractures and "fisguêdos" that Rio Olo paint with white foam and steamy waterfalls.
In the distance, see “Velão”, threads into Ermelo river terraced fields and the Marão rises like a petrified giant. A unique place, unreal and unsettling. Where eagles nesting and peregrine falcons fertilize on the neck of the breeze.
At “Piocas” or natural ponds, enjoying the edenic view of Splendors of Paradise. A wild beach awarded, a treasure to be discovered. Nature in all its splendor!
Marvelous waterfalls with dozens of trails to explore this gem of nature.
330 locals recommend
Peneda-Gerês National Park
Marvelous waterfalls with dozens of trails to explore this gem of nature.
Series of wooden pedestrian walkways along the river paiva, with the longest suspended pedestrian bridge in the world.
172 locals recommend
Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead
Estrada do AreinhoSeries of wooden pedestrian walkways along the river paiva, with the longest suspended pedestrian bridge in the world.
From Leça da Palmeira to Vila do Conde, explore the beautiful coastline, walking along the wooden walkways along the dunes and sea.
Passadiços de Vila do conde
Rua das SalinasFrom Leça da Palmeira to Vila do Conde, explore the beautiful coastline, walking along the wooden walkways along the dunes and sea.
Enjoy the neat air from the countryside with a relaxing ecological walk, alongside the “Paleozoic Route” (Sítio Rede Natura 2000), that will take you to an "Aldeia de Portugal" called Couce, next to the river, between mountains. For the more adventurous, it is also possible to visit the Roman gold mines!
There are different trails and routes to explore the mountain, and to access the viewpoints and river.
Search in the internet for: trilhos serra Valongo
Parque das Serras do Porto
Enjoy the neat air from the countryside with a relaxing ecological walk, alongside the “Paleozoic Route” (Sítio Rede Natura 2000), that will take you to an "Aldeia de Portugal" called Couce, next to the river, between mountains. For the more adventurous, it is also possible to visit the Roman gold mines!
There are different trails and routes to explore the mountain, and to access the viewpoints and river.
Search in the internet for: trilhos serra Valongo
Beaches
Cool city beach with restaurants, bars and surf schools, near the Porto City Park.
261 locals recommend
Matosinhos Beach
Avenida General Norton de MatosCool city beach with restaurants, bars and surf schools, near the Porto City Park.
Small and wild beach, protected from the wind. There's a nice beach restaurant nearby.
Praia Castro de São Paio
Small and wild beach, protected from the wind. There's a nice beach restaurant nearby.
Praia de Mindelo
Large wild beach.
Praia da Azurara
Large wild beach, good for surf (begginer and intermediate levels).
Senhor da Pedra beach
Nice beach with a chapel in the rocks.
Informações sobre a cidade
Amarante, Portugal
Braga
GUIMARAES
The birthplace of Portugal!
Aveiro
The portuguese venice!
Don't miss the beautiful houses of Costa Nova.
ponte de lima
VIANA DO CASTELO
Porto
Art & Culture
Contemporanean Art Museum, Park, Treetop Walk, Casa do Cinema , Casa de Serralves.
172 locals recommend
Fundação Serralves
210 R. Dom João de CastroContemporanean Art Museum, Park, Treetop Walk, Casa do Cinema , Casa de Serralves.
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaStreet Art Galleries and local shops.
Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da BoavistaPasseios turísticos
- restaurants: Castas e Pratos or DOC
- wine farms: Quinta do Seixo (modern architecture with a beautiful bar and sunset view) and/or Real Companhia Velha (the oldest wine farm with a 360 degree view over Douro)
- viewpoint: there are a few but Miradouro São Leonardo da Galafura it’s a marvellous one!
- beautiful hotels to have a coffee/drink: Vintage House Douro and Six Senses
- boat trip from Pinhão
In your way to or from Douro, it’s worth to visit the historic center of Amarante 😊
Douro
- restaurants: Castas e Pratos or DOC
- wine farms: Quinta do Seixo (modern architecture with a beautiful bar and sunset view) and/or Real Companhia Velha (the oldest wine farm with a 360 degree view over Douro)
- viewpoint: there are a few but Miradouro São Leonardo da Galafura it’s a marvellous one!
- beautiful hotels to have a coffee/drink: Vintage House Douro and Six Senses
- boat trip from Pinhão
In your way to or from Douro, it’s worth to visit the historic center of Amarante 😊
City advice
Getting around
If you are visiting Porto center, take the train!
If you're willing to visit the historic city center of Porto and don't want to worry with traffic nor parking, take the direct train from Suzao to Porto São Bento. You can check the timetables at www.cp.pt
The train station is at 5/10min walking distance from the accommodation.
Useful phrases
It's always nice to know the basic words, right?
Hello > Olá!
Good morning > Bom dia!
Thank you > Obrigada (if you are a woman)/ Obrigado (if you are a man)
Please > Por favor
Where is ...? > Onde é ... ?