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With the sun and high temperatures, water and shade are the best choices for memorable routes on these great days.

available itineraries at this time of year

Buçaco Palace Hotel Image

Bussaco
a toast to the longest days

wlaking tour
"Open Route / Available upon Request"

We celebrate the rite of Lugh.
Sunset in Buçaco, on a walk that brings together mysticism, a relict forest, and an exclusive toast to the sunset

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Sun reflection on the Minho River

from Valença to Viana
where the Rivers meet the Sea

cycle touring
"Open Route / Available upon Request"

We follow Nabia's Reflection between Valença and Viana, between the Minho and Lima rivers, on a self-guided cycling journey connecting river, ocean, and the mysticism of the arts.

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Bairrada wine route - Curia

S. João Festival
Mata da Curia, Bairrada

walking tour

"Open Route / Available upon Request"


discover historical Curia on an interpretative walking tour combining Belle Époque heritage, wine tourism, and the vibrant São João Festival

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vineyards

Vineyard and Wine Fair
Anadia

walking tour
"Open Route / Available upon Request"

on a walk filled with history and museums, from the lush lowlands to the heart of Anadia we celebrate the vibrant pulse of Bairrada

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Libraries

Library Day

In libraries is where written knowledge and memories of time are found. In one of Europe's oldest universities, bats take care of the books.

Event
July 1

Route available from
June to September

Routes in Coimbra

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Battle of Castelo Rodrigo Reenactment

on the Battle of Castelo Rodrigo route

cultural experience
"Open Route / Available upon Request"

travel back in time to the 17th century within the walls of Castelo Rodrigo and feel the pulse of an epic reenactment

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Mountain Landscape

mountain breeze
Castro Daire

hiking
"Open Route / Available upon Request"

on this mountain route, we challenge our gaze to capture the pure breeze of the summits and the vastness of the sierra in a photo-tourism journey that celebrates the light and freedom of summer

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agitÁgueda Walking Tour

shade, water and colour
Águeda

walking tour
"Open Route / Available upon Request"

A route connecting the freshness of the river to the explosion of colour in the urban streets, discovering the art of agitÁgueda and the green sanctuary of Alta Vila Park

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Queen Saint Isabel

Coimbra Festivals
Feast of Queen Saint Isabel

Coimbra celebrates its patron saint Isabel of Aragon. Her memory endures through her exemplary life and the good she did, which the people of the city celebrate.

Route available from
June to September

Routes in Coimbra

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Fátima at Night

Fátima
the Night of Light

spiritual experience
July 12th

Experience moments of faith and devotion at the Sanctuary of Fátima. Feel the peace, silence, and light as night falls, in a deep spiritual experience during the mystical Candlelight Procession.

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Fátima by Day

Fátima
the Day of Hope

spiritual experience
July 13th

Experience moments of faith and communion at the Sanctuary of Fátima. Feel the serenity and hope of a new day, in a deep spiritual experience marked by the emotion of the Farewell Procession.

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Archaeology

Archaeology Day

Archaeology day is a fascinating dive into the layers of the past, revealing buried secrets and connecting us to the richness of human history.

Event
July 24

Route available from
June to September

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Saint James

Saint James Day

Celebrate the day of the apostle Saint James.
Ultreia and Suseia

Event
July 25

Camino de Santiago

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Anadia Medieval Market

Anadia Medieval Market
between vineyards and history

walking tour
"Open Route / Available upon Request"

on this hike, we set off to discover the history and vineyards of Bairrada, culminating with a toast of sparkling wine at the Anadia Medieval Market.

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Nature Conservation

On the BioRia Route

Let's cycle along this estuary, between Aveiro and Salreu, exploring the fauna and flora, birds, fish, amphibians, and the water that sustains all this life.

Event
June 28
Nature Conservation Day


Route available
year-round

Cycling Routes

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Moliceiro Boats in Aveiro

Salt and Ovos-Moles
discover Aveiro

hiking + moliceiros
"Open Route / Available upon Request"

In the city of canals we discover how salt, ovos-moles, and moliceiros transform culture, architecture, and gastronomy into a feast for the senses.

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Campo Maior Paper Flower Festival Poster

the people willed it
and the festivities happen

cultural experience
August 10th

In the town of flowers we discover how tradition, paper art, and community transform street art and Alentejo gastronomy into a feast for the senses.

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Codfish Festival Poster

Codfish Festival
Ílhavo - Oudinot Garden

hiking
August 14th

A walk along the sea and the lagoon ending at Oudinot Garden for the Codfish Festival, where maritime history, gastronomy, and culture meet.

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Curia Festival Poster

Curia - Sparkling Wine
and Roasted Piglet Festival

hiking
August 15th | 16th

Walk through the vineyards of Bairrada, discover our demarcated wine region, and finish the route at the Sparkling Wine and Roasted Piglet Festival in Curia.

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Pateira de Fermentelos Lagoon Image

Pateira de Fermentelos
in the coolness and calm of the lagoon

hiking
August 18th

Walk along the shores of this lagoon, feeling the cool breeze and discovering the wildlife that the reflected light on these calm waters helps to observe and photograph.

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Romaria d'Agonia Festivities

Romaria da Srª d'Agonia
Viana do Castelo

cultural experience
August 19th

Feel the color and joy of Minho's greatest festival. The tradition and gold of Viana in a deep cultural experience discovering the splendid stewardesses' parade (mordomas).

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Urban art photo in Águeda

photo trail
Águeda - urban culture

interpretive walk
August 21st

We celebrate World Photography Day walking through Águeda, discovering the color, urban art, and details that transform this city into an open-air gallery ready to be photographed.

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Romaria d'Agonia Festivities

Romaria da Srª d'Agonia
Viana do Castelo

cultural experience
August 22nd

Experience the soul and culture of Minho in the grand ethnographic parade. A journey through the traditions, folklore groups, and floats of Viana do Castelo's biggest festival.

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Lugh's Sunset in the Buçaco Forest

Buçaco
a toast to the longest days

hiking
August 23rd

Almost at the end of the month, we return to Buçaco to repeat the rite of Lugh. A walk joining mysticism, the relict forest, and an exclusive toast to the sunset.

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Heart-shaped bench image

make room for love
on the trail of Pedro and Inês | Alcobaça

interpretive walk
August 25th

Discover the love story of Pedro and Inês, walk to the Garden of Love, visit the Monastery of Alcobaça, and taste conventual sweets in this Cistercian city.

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Stone Soup Festival Poster

Stone Soup Festival
Almeirim

cultural experience
August 27th

Discovering the traditions of Ribatejo on a cultural experience in Almeirim. A journey through famous legend, typical gastronomy, and the unique flavor of Stone Soup.

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Bairrada Vineyards Image

route through the vineyards
Curia, Bairrada

hiking
August 29th

A walk starting in Curia through the landscapes and vineyards of Bairrada, finishing at our base space with a fashion show organized by our building's shopkeepers.

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Family Coat of Arms Image

Coats of Arms Trail
Mogofores

hiking
August 30th

Travel back in time, from the Arab origins of Magfur to the grandeur of the manor houses that shape the landscape of this Bairrada land.

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Bairrada Vineyards Image

grape harvest time
Bairrada

hiking + cultural practice
August 31st

A walk starting from Curia through the vineyards of Bairrada at peak harvest season, including hands-on participation in the traditional grape harvesting.

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Srª da Paz Pilgrimage

Srª da Paz Pilgrimage

A Couto de Mogofores pilgrimage promised in 1598 continues to this day with 30 km full of history.

Event
September 5

Route available in
September

From Mogofores to Beco

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Vale da Mó Thermal Spa

Vale da Mó
Thermal Heritage

Interpretive walk
August 2nd

Official activity by the Municipality of Anadia (Guided by: Trees And Travel). Free admission, mandatory registration directly with the Municipality / Tourist Office.

Anadia Municipality
Our Lady of the Star Festival

Our Lady of the Star Festival

Marvão celebrates its municipal holiday and the Our Lady of the Star Festival, with the dry summer colors still dominating the landscape.

Event
September 8

Route available in
September

Routes in Marvão

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Curia Thermal Spa

Curia
Thermal Heritage

interpretive walk
August 8th

Official activity by the Municipality of Anadia (Guided by: Trees And Travel). 📌 Free admission, mandatory registration directly with the Municipality / Tourist Office.

Anadia Municipality
image of San Sadurninho Tower - Cambados

on the Father Sarmiento route to
Santiago de Compostela

Ways to Santiago
13th to 20th September

from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela, we follow in the footsteps of Friar Martín Sarmiento along the coast of O Salnés on his pilgrimage in 1745

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Our Lady of the Navigators

Our Lady of the Navigators

The devotion of fishermen and seafarers to Our Lady of the Navigators during a procession between the estuary and the sea.

Water Routes
Ílhavo / Barra

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Coastal Cleanup Day

Coastal Cleanup Day

Acting in collection and raising awareness for prevention are ways to preserve the planet for a sustainable future.

Event
September 18

Route available in
September

Water Routes

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Roman Road Route

Walking the Roman Road

Before the promise of the Couto de Mogofores to Our Lady of Peace, the path to Talábriga already existed via the 16th Roman road, from Olisipo to Bracara.

Route available
year-round

Cycling Routes
Mogofores - Talábriga

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Moscatel Festival Favaios

Moscatel Festival of Favaios

On the plateau between Alijó and Favaios, a blanket of vineyards stretches across monuments, castros, Roman presence, Arab occupation, and Christian reconquest.

Route available in
September

Vineyard Routes
Favaios / Alijó

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Portuguese Central Way

Portuguese Central Way

We will walk this stage between Valença and the tomb of the apostle James, following the presence of Queen Saint Isabel during her pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in 1325.

Route available
year-round

Camino de Santiago

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Alcobaça to Fátima Route

From Alcobaça to Fátima

A grand route between monasteries, castles, and stunning landscapes leading to this Marian sanctuary in Cova de Iria.

Route available
year-round

Fátima Routes

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