Serra da Estrela

December 20, 2022

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CABEÇA ALDEIA NATAL 2022

Cabeça is one of my favourite local historical mountain schist villages in Serra da Estrela. At Christmas time the...

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November 15, 2022

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A DAY TRIP TO PASSADIÇOS DO MONDEGO

I have been eagerly and patiently awaiting the final completion of the Passadiços do Mondego (Mondego Walkway), located in...

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November 10, 2022

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FESTA DA CASTANHA ALDEIA DE MONTANHA DE FOLGOSINHO (OUR FIRST CHESTNUT FESTIVAL IN PORTUGAL)

Autumn is a very special and magical season in Portugal. I LOVE this time of year as it’s chestnut...

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July 11, 2022

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A VISIT TO MUSEU DO BRINQUEDO (TOY MUSEUM) SEIA

I recently accompanied hubby on the Granfondo Serra da Estrela (Cycle race) and had over 5 hours to kill...

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July 11, 2022

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GRANFONDO – SERRA DA ESTRELA

Hubby is a keen cyclist and signed up for the Granfondo, Serra da Estrela which took place on 3rd...

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