Via Mariana: a route of culture, heritage and nature
Via Mariana is a pilgrimage route, which aims to connect some of the main sanctuaries of the Iberian Peninsula, in a unique experience that combines culture, heritage and nature.
Via Mariana is a pilgrimage route, which aims to connect some of the main sanctuaries of the Iberian Peninsula, in a unique experience that combines culture, heritage and nature.
The Peneda Gerês National Park is undoubtedly known as one of the most beautiful and emblematic places in Portugal. It has 4 mountains – Serra do Gerês, Serra Amarela, Serra da Peneda and Serra do Soajo – and is characterized by its immense diversity of fauna and flora, being therefore the only Portuguese protected area classified as a National Park.
With the arrival of spring, the Peneda Gerês National Park becomes especially attractive for those who enjoy outdoor experiences in contact with nature. Gerês has, in its thrust, idyllic landscapes, lagoons and waterfalls of pure and crystalline water that are worth getting to know. One of the most interesting ways to explore Gerês is through the trails already traced by former hikers.
For Yoga lovers, SUP Yoga (stand up paddle yoga) is a different and very fun way to practice the activity in full contact with nature. SUP Yoga combines an outdoor activity, in contact with water and the practice of Yoga as we know it. If you are looking for a new activity for your holidays in Portugal, SUP Yoga is an experience that allows you to reduce stress, bringing with it a great feeling of well-being.
Every sport or activity that gets popular will see advancements in the equipment and gear used for it. Canyoning is no exception, and for sure there have been lots of improvements in the gear used for this sport since it first appeared. In here we’ll go through some of the most important pieces of gear that will enable all adventurers to enjoy canyoning to its fullest.
It’s known that Peneda Gerês National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Portugal and has a lot to offer to those who visit it! You can find iconic places with idyllic landscapes, lakes and waterfalls of pure and crystalline water and typical mountain villages that make this destination the perfect place for a weekend in contact with nature.