Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
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.
See:
walks in 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.
See:
walks in Portugal
Thursday, 13 September 2012
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
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
Friday, 13 July 2012
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
http://www.walksinportugal.com/
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
http://www.walksinportugal.com/
Monday, 9 July 2012
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/
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/
Saturday, 7 July 2012
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 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/
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
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
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
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