With the arrival of cold days, we explore, on foot or by bicycle, more demanding yet stunning routes, providing an exhilarating experience.
It is the winter of tranquility and
isolation, with a cold and serene beauty.
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Dec 22 - winter solstice
event
route available all year
In Marvão, the entire landscape takes on a new expression as the sunset is observed from the top of the castle tower on this fantastic day.
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Dec/Jan - on Santa Claus route
seasonal event
route available all year
From the largest to the smallest Santa Claus in the world. "Águeda is Christmas" transforms the downtown area with streets adorned with hats into an
amusement park for visual senses.
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Dec/Jan - old year / new year
seasonal event
route available all year
Hikes with sparkling wine and 12 raisins on the side.
Goodbye old year! Welcome new year!
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Jan - ecopista do Dão
route available all year
In the Dão region, the old railway line has been transformed into an ecopista that takes us on a 2-day, 100km journey through an area rich in history and
landscapes.
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Jan - on the trail of the "three wise men"
seasonal event
route available all year
The "january songs" and the "Three Wise Men" still endure in the traditions of Portugal and Spain, with Bolo-Rei (King's Cake), the exchange of gifts, and
all the customs.
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Jan 10 - St Gonçalinho
event
route available all year
A walk in Aveiro where the people from the Beira Mar neighborhood showcase their faith and devotion to St Gonçalo to the world. In January, cavacas
(traditional pastries) rain down in Aveiro.
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Feb - make way for love
event
route available all year
Among pear and apple blossoms, we will find a timeless love story between Pedro and Inês, and next to the monastery, we indulge in conventual sweets.
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Feb/Mar - the vineyards belong to the daisies
seasonal event
route available all year
A walk with the muddy ground of the vineyards covered in daisies, while bees hover in the air, going from flower to flower in search of pollen.
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Feb/Mar - almond trees booming
seasonal event
route available all year
On a walk among almond blossoms and the History of Man depicted in the rock engravings of Foz Côa, we journey with eyes set on what the almond will offer us
in the future.
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Feb 02 - wetlands day
event
route available all year
In this walk, among willows, alders, and poplars, we get to know the importance of wetlands.
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Feb 21 - mother language day
event
route available all year
"My homeland is my language."
Between Galicia and Portugal, there exists a bond older than the borders that divide these two countries.
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Mar 03 - wildlife day
event
route available all year
A lagoon system hosts numerous species, and in Pateira, we have a great variety of wild living beings.
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