Povoa de Varzim is a popular beach destination much-loved by the Portuguese people. While the town may appear to be a modern resort, the history of this town goes way back. A popular stopping point on the Portuguese Coastal Camino de Santiago, archaeological finds including stone tools suggest that the Póvoa de Varzim area may […]
Visit Porto. Experience Stunning Views From The Clerigos Tower.
There is no better way to appreciate the colourful and historic city of Porto than by taking in the views from Clerigos Tower, one of Porto’s most celebrated buildings and the third most visited landmark in Portugal. Clerigos Tower is part of a larger complex of buildings which include the Clerigos Church and Museum. Clerigos […]
24 Hours In Esposende On The Portuguese Camino De Santiago.
Esposende is a small town located on the Atlantic Coast of Portugal and a stopping point on the Portuguese Coastal Camino De Santiago. Despite being home to numerous blue-flag white sand beaches, Esposende has yet to become known as the international tourist destination. Esposende is situated next to the Cávado River which empties into the […]
24 Hours In Viana Do Castelo On The Portuguese Camino De Santiago
Viana Do Castelo is a city on the Costa Verde, Portugal and one of the stopping points on the Portuguese Camino De Santiago. If you have fallen in love with Lisbon or Porto, then Viana should be the next city on your travel hit list. Viana has been an important port and shipbuilding town for […]
Visit Porto. The Se (Cathedral) do Porto.
The most important religious building in Porto, the cathedral was built on the highest point of the city in the Morro da Sé district. As one of Porto’s oldest districts, many say this area is the most genuine part of the city which is reflected in the kind nature of the residents. Overlooking the Rio […]
24 Hours In Vila Praia De Ancora On The Portuguese Camino De Santiago
Vila Praia De Ancora, Portugal is a little city located on the Atlantic Ocean and a favoured stopping point on the Portuguese Coastal Camino de Santiago. Nestled in a valley, the city is protected from strong winds by the Serra D’Arga hills to the north, and the Monte Santa Luzia to the south. The city […]
24 Hours In Caminha On The Portuguese Camino De Santigo
Caminha on the Portuguese Coastal Camino De Santiago has a little of everything: white, sandy beaches, a quaint medieval town, surrounded by a backdrop of lush, green hills, not forgetting the Minho Estuary that begins at Caminha. Caminha played a historical role in the defence of northern Portugal against Spain. The town is fortified with […]