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Portugal has, in its cultural heritage, a very genuine musical expression, unique in the world, the "Cante Alentejano" (Alentejo Song), now recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Sung in choir and without any use of musical instruments, by groups of men and women, the "Cante Alentejano" is a popular manifestation which is a feature […]

The enchanted valley is one of the best great cycling destinations in the country. History, culture and amazing landscapes all day long! The Douro Valley could as easily be called the enchanted valley, such is the beauty and magic that its landscapes offer. Departing from Porto, where the river flows into the sea and where […]

A magical tour in the center of Portugal, with UNESCO world heritage sites, mystical forests and pitoresque villages hidden in the protected mountain range of Lousã. Coimbra was the capital of Portugal during the Middle Ages, but it was the Renaissance that transformed the city into a place of knowledge, when Dom João III (1521-57) decided […]

The unvanquised city of Porto, known internationaly for naming the "Port" wine, is worth visiting for many other reasons. The millenial history and culture of the "Capital of the North" blends with a new found "movida" and makes it a vibrant and cosmopolitan uban center that is very proud of its heritage. Porto is the […]

InLima - Hotel & SPA just by the Portuguese Camino The Inlima Hotel & Spa is located in the centre of Ponte de Lima, only 650 feet away from the bridge Nossa Senhora Da Guia and the Lima River - so it is located just by the Portuguese Camino. The hotel has 30 rooms, including […]

Parador de Tui - Rest in a majestic old building, after your ride in the Camino Set in the historical Galician city of Tui, a border town with Portugal and the first Spanish city in the Portuguese Central Camino, this stunning hotel is housed in a majestic old building, surrounded by a peaceful, natural environment, […]

Parador de Pontevedra - Charm stay in a 16th-century palace, on the Portuguese Camino This Parador, once the residence of the counts of Maceda, is located in the old quarter of the magnificent city of Pontevedra. You will be welcomed by a stately carved stone staircase leading to comfortable guest rooms. The building is decorated […]

Luxury hotel built inside a 17th century fortress! Elected by Condé Nast Traveller as ‘Hot Property’ and recommended by the NY Times and the Wall Street Journal, this luxurious hotel, the Pousada de Cascais, Cidadela Historic Hotel & Art District, is set within the walls of the historical fortress and emblematic 16th century Citadel of […]

Well Hotel - The Silver Coast Beach Eco Hotel This ecological hotel sights right at the river mouth of the Alcabrichel river and with direct access to the Porto Novo and Santa Rita beaches. It offers privileged views over the river mouth, the Atlantic Ocean and the Porto Novo Beach. It was fully renovated in […]

HS Milfontes Hotel - The entry gate to the Southwest Coast This will be your first hotel when you start cycling our Southwest Coast bike tour. The HS Milfontes Beach hotel is located right on the main beach in Vila Nova de Milfontes. It enjoys the most amazing views of the Mira river mouth, the […]