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Friday, 9 November 2012
An informal walk to Adraga beach
An informal walk to Adraga beach on Sunday 25th Nov.
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Saturday, 7 July 2012
Lisbon walking map
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/
Friday, 4 May 2012
Walk in Sintra, Portugal
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
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
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Mapas para Passeios Pedestres em Sintra
Walks in Portugal oferece uma coleção de mapas e descrições de passeios (disponível para download em formato pdf).
O primeiro da série de passeios é em Sintra, Portugal.
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O primeiro 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 walksinportugal 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.
You will be able to see the Bonelli Eagles on some of my walks which are on offer on the walksinportugal 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.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
FREE MAP OF A WALK IN SINTRA, PORTUGAL
A free map of a walk in Sintra, Portugal, just down the coast from Lisbon. Available to download in PDF format for you to 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/
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/
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