Riding instead of walking in Marvão!

Thank you very much Jose for a fantastic afternoon that we will never forget.
This horse riding activity for all levels is a must for anybody visiting this wonderful area of Portugal and there is no better way to see this marvelous mountain range of the "Serra de São Mamede".
We will certainly repeat the experience and next time Jose I promise we will try galloping!.

http://www.caballosmarvao.com/

A walk to Adraga beach

An informal walk to Adraga beach on Sunday 25th Nov.
http://cabodarocawalkers.blogspot.pt/2012/11/adraga-walk.html

36 Hours In...Lisbon - by The Telegraph

36 Hours In...Lisbon

Portugal's dainty sun-kissed city stays warm until late November, perfect for exploring the city's historic quarters and picturesque hilltop district.

 The Telegraph

Walk in the historic quarter Alfama.

 Lisbon walk

Autumn walk in Sintra, Portugal.

A great walk in Sintra, Portugal.

Starting point, the National Palace of Sintra also known as Paço Real or Palácio da Vila,     situated at the heart of the old town with two huge conical chimneys. Walk up the hill to the Pena Palace and Park a magical fantasy of domes, towers and ramparts crowning the "Serra de Sintra" Sintra hills. Visit the Moorish castle which dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the peninsular in the 8th century having been later taken by Dom Afonso Henriques in 1147, the first Portuguese king. Winding over two ridges, this castle offers fantastic views of the area.

This walk in Sintra takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes and is only 4.5 km an easy walk for a beautiful autumn day.

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walks in Portugal

Self guided walk in Lisbon

A MARVELOUS HISTORICAL WALK IN LISBON

First in a series of  self-guided historical walks in Lisbon including some interesting facts and anecdotes.

The first walk is in Alfama, Lisbon's most symbolic district and one of the most rewarding for walkers and photographers thanks to its maze of meandering streets and outstanding views.

Available to download in PDF format to print at home
 3 sheets of A4 only 2 Euros

www.walksinportugal.com

Walking Maps Portugal

Walking maps in Portugal available to download in pdf format for you to print at home.
Some great walks in the Sintra region and an historical walk in Alfama, the oldest district of Lisbon.
These Portugal walking maps have been designed to be easy to follow with clear directions and interesting facts.

click the link to get your walking maps Portugal:
walking map Sintra series
walking map Lisbon

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Walking map Lisbon

WALK IN LISBON

A self-guided historical walk in the oldest district of Lisbon.
An easy to follow map including some interesting facts and anecdotes.

http://www.walksinportugal.com/

Historical walking map Alfama, Lisbon

A MARVELOUS HISTORICAL WALK IN LISBON

A self-guided historical walk in the oldest district of Lisbon including some interesting facts and anecdotes.
Alfama is Lisbon's most symbolic district and one of the most rewarding for walkers and photographers thanks to its maze of meandering streets and outstanding views.
At the end of the walk why not have lunch at Pois Cafe on Rua São João da Praça, 95, just at the back of "Sé", Lisbon's Cathedral. A very cosy and relaxing place with great salads and a bottle of chilled white wine, delicious.
Available to download in PDF format to print at home.
(3 sheets of A4) Only 2 Euros

http://www.walksinportugal.com/

A walk in Sintra, Portugal

A great walk in Sintra, Portugal. (Distance 4.5 km about 1.5 hours)
A walk starting from the main square in Sintra Vila, in front of the National Palace to the Pena Palace, the Moors castle and back to Sintra.

Palácio e Parque da Pena (Pena Palace and Park), is a magical fantasy of domes, towers and ramparts crowning the Serra de Sintra. Built in the 1840’s to the specifications of Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, husband of Queen Maria II. Inside the palace, which has been preserved since the royal family left Portugal in 1910, is a bizarre mix of luxuriously decorated, fascinating rooms. From the palace you can enjoy some of the best all-round views. Surrounding the palace is a splendid park and gardens with an abundance of flora.

Castelo dos Mouros.This Moorish castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the peninsular in the 8th century having been later taken by Dom Afonso Henriques in 1147. Take note of the first Christian chapel to be built in the area dedicated to São Pedro de Penaferrim. In the  interior of the castle is a Moorish cistern and the royal tower. Winding over two ridges, this castle offers fantastic views of the area.

Back in Sintra why not try the traditional "travesseiros" at the café Periquita in Rua das Padarias - delicious.

You can buy this walk with many others at:

http://www.walksinportugal.com

Mapas para Passeios Pedestres em Sintra

Walks in Portugal oferece uma coleção de mapas e descrições de passeios (disponível para download em formato pdf).

A primeira da série de passeios é em Sintra, Portugal.

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The Eagles of Cabo da Roca, Sintra, Portugal

On my walk today on the beautiful headland of Cabo da Roca with Chance, our pet dog, we encountered our usual friends. A pair of Bonelli Eagles soaring high in the blue sky above, calling to each other, a high pitch screeching sound. The upper-parts of these birds of prey are dark brown and the underside is white with dark streaks. A wonderful site to see on this breathtaking coastline of Portugal.

You will be able to see the Bonelli Eagles on some of my walks which are on offer on the walksinportugalhttp://www.walksinportugal.com/ web site. You will be able to download these in PDF format to print at home. I am offering one of these walks free - Sintra walk 05, a walk from Peninha, a castellated building on top of the hills of Sintra (Serra da Sintra) to Anta de Adrenunes, a dolmen or Megalithic tomb from the early Neolithic period, about 3000 to 4000 years ago.

I never stop to marvel at the flora and fauna here in Sintra and look forward to the next time I meet my friends.

FREE MAP OF A WALK IN SINTRA, PORTUGAL

A free map of a walk in Sintra, Portugal. Available for you to dowload in PDF format and print at home.
A 4.5 km walk in the Sintra hills (Serra de Sintra), Santuário da Peninha (a castellated stone building on the hill) to the Anta de Adrenunes (a megalithic dolmen, built more than 3,000 years ago).

http://www.walksinportugal.com/

WALKS IN PORTUGAL

Walks in Portugal offers a collection of maps and descriptions of walks (available to download in pdf format).

The first in the series of walks is in Sintra, Portugal just down the coast from Lisbon.

http://www.walksinportugal.com/