Sábado, 10.07.21

GUIDING YOU IS MY PASSION AND MY LIfe

 

Guided walks in the mountains,

contact .
00351/960177636

My favorit is Serra da Estrela,

Also walks in Serra do Caramulo,Serra de lousa

and Tabua ,Oliveira do Hospital region. 

meet your guide

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(nederlandse versie ) http://wandelen-portugal-bergen.blogs.sapo.pt/

Contact me for the practical matters.

I believe in energy exchange .

The people who like to walk pay the transport.

 Dear friends if you like to walk...

contact .
00351/960177636 only sms
00351/238601326

 
you can stay at my good friend and best host
00351/235466306
 
 
I can make long or short walks,
for one or more day´s,
difficult and easy,
barefooted,
especially for kids or for 60+
plain adventures or meditative,
private or in group,
for every season,
whatever you prefer,
I´ll guide you to it,
Leen
 
 
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  For who likes to sit and enjoy the view maybe do some drawing

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Barefood  and healing walks

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espesially for hot days
river adventure

 

 

refreshed feet

 

 

shade

 

river adventure

 

or between vilages whit refreching water parts and shade.

 

 

Or around 2000 m high on the mountais where it is cooler.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Segunda-feira, 05.01.15

Walks in the neighborhood of Oliveira and Tabua.

We can make beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Tabua and Oliveira.

My mother said "you can just sit down, it's beautiful everywhere."

 

See Schedule in advance when you want to participate.
And let me know by e-mail.

You can step in  at any time.

We pass different locations, so you can always come by

if the day is too long or too far.

Schedule · Sunday January 19, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Start with the Covas Cemetério
half past twelve
Visit the old church of Lourosa and picnic in the future garden of Karin.
3:00 PM
Drink in the nice bar. In Venda da Esperança.
5:00 PM
Typical end with popcorn party.

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Sexta-feira, 20.06.14

group walk Every fortnight

friends ,
Every fortnight we will make a walk
in the Serra's of central Portugal.
For last minute decisions, phone me 960177636
Klick going to subscribe!
This time 7 September we will do a beautiful walk up in de serra .We will be at swim spots so don't forget your swimming gear .
The walk will happen if there is at least someone who can take me to beginning of the walk.
let me know ASAP if you like to come .
Bring good hiking shoes sun protection,
and we will have a fabulous day walking.
Let me know if you come so we do not leave you behind.
Or if you need a ride or if you can give a lift to others.
We will take a break and enjoy the scenery at any point.
And make it a nice relaxing day.
We always walk the pace of the slowest.
Meeting spot will be clear when I know who is coming.

Phone me to know last minute 960177636
Donation is possible.

If you prefer to walk quietly and easily.
The easy walk ´s focus is enjoying .
 
http://hiking-portugal-mountains blogs.sapo.pt/easy-walk-5386
It envisaged that people who are not in good condition are also able to join.
Let me know what you like to do and when.
Than I can organize it for you.

 

Extra posibility
Taxi up to 7 pers.  1€ / miles (km counted from taxi rank)
Guide counts as 1 pers.
 For more practical info contact me
 Contact:

or call me 00351/906177636 
or email me
leen.hiking@yahoo.com


Please leave me your contact so we do not leave you behind.
It is also nice to know if you have more space in the car or if you need a ride.

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Quinta-feira, 19.06.14

A WALK ON THE ROOF OF PORTUGAL

*“A WALK ON THE ROOF OF PORTUGAL”
 
 from pick-up piont to start of the walk  http://goo.gl/maps/yqK0j
 

We begin at the reservoir at the "Vale Rossim" ,
 
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a lovely swimming spot. 
 
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Walking along the lake, 
 
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we are led to the “Roof of Portugal”, 
 
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where the views are spectacular and breathtaking.
 

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Along the way to the “Roof” 
 
 
 you will encounter many species of beautiful flora and fauna,
 
 
 
 enjoy and feel free to admire your colourful surroundings. 
 
 

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 This is an easy and gently rising path,

 
 
where we get the sense of the freedom of flight! 
 
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Halfway along the walk we come to a rock 
 
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which we could climb, if you so wish. 
 

After our climb we begin to descend, 
 
 
 crisscrossing through the bush (Mato)
 
 
back down to reservoir.
 
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There we can swim ,
 
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have a drink at the bar
 
 or have a good meal in the restaurant from the vale do rossim.

This is approximately a 4 hour hike.
 
There is also an meditative extension to the walk

Whit a chance to see the sunrise
with sleeping in the open air       
 
or Tent
for a two day trip.

You could combine this walk whit,
“Garganta De Loriga”
for a two day trip.
or three days or more
 
 
Passing "Lagoa Comprida"
 
 
Whit " 3  in 1."


To Lapa do dinheiro.
 
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Quarta-feira, 18.06.14

LAKES ON THE HIGH PLATEAU

*“LAKES ON THE HIGH PLATEAU”
 

from pick-up piont to start of the walk 
 
 

This is a small walk,
 
We Can do this walk one sunny day this winter.
We need snow and sun.

 
Nice for snow walking or playing
In winter we go hiking and playing in the snow.
Anyone else want to go? Let me know. It is for all children between 3 and 100 years.
It only happens if the weather is good.
Otherwise it's the week after.
We can meet at 10.15 on O Recanto Restaurante Bar venda da Esperança .on the N 17.
Or the Lidll Oliveira do Hospital. Or any where in-between Oliveira and Torre. Then we go with minimal cars posible to 2km before Torre Where the walk begins.
Please bring: snow closed shoes, warm coat, hat, gloves, scarf, big size plastic bag to slide and lunch.
 

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 Suitable for smaler kids

 

 
with stunning views, 
 


 crystal clear lakes beckoning you to swim, 
 

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differend undergroud sutable for barefood walking.

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With planes and some steper parts.

 

 Beautifull walk for all seasons !

 
 

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 and is close to the Torre, 


the highest point in Continental Portugal
 
 

This is approximately 3 hours in length.
 

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 We can take a break and enjoy the scenery at any point.

 
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Terça-feira, 17.06.14

EXPLORING THE HEIGHTS

*“EXPLORING THE HEIGHTS”
 
from pick-up piont to start of the walk http://goo.gl/maps/hJ28M
 
 
We begin our beautiful hike at the source of Zezere. 
 
 
Walking along the slopes to the high plateau
 
of the Serra da Estrela (The Star Mountain Range). 

This is the highest mountain in Continental Portugal. 
 
There is a spectacular place for a quiet and relaxing picnic. 
 

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We then continue to climb, over a ridge, 
 
 
and then we have a steep descent. 
 
This takes us through amazing valleys, 
colourful and beautiful, 
So let’s enjoy the views, 
breathe the fresh and aromatic air, 
and feel the peace that this environment offers.

until we get to “camp”, Covao de Metada.
 

This walk is approximately 5 hours.

This can also be combined with 
“Garganta Loriga”
Or  “A WALK ON THE ROOF OF PORTUGAL”
Or and  “LAKES ON THE HIGH PLATEAU”
as a two or 3 day trip. 
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Segunda-feira, 16.06.14

GARGANTA DE LORIGA

*“GARGANTA DE LORIGA ”


 
from pick-up piont to start of the walk http://goo.gl/maps/nVCY
 

Beginning at the Torre, the highest point in Portugal,
 to Loriga  the mountain village. 
 
 
 
This walk takes us along the descent of the mountain top, 
through mountain meadows and valleys 
 
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with refreshing streams, 
 
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and once again more stunning views!
 
 
Look to the West, what a breathtaking sight…
…relax and let your dreams take you on a journey…..

After this walk, we collect a taxi 
to return us to the top of the mountain.

This is approximately a 5 hour walk.

This can be combined with the following walks, 
as a two or more day excursion:
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"Between villages "
"Exploring the heights "
"A walk on the roof of portugal"
And others
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sunrise
 

 

 

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Domingo, 15.06.14

BETWEEN VILLAGES

*“BETWEEN VILLAGES”
 
from pick-up piont to start of the walk  http://goo.gl/maps/aeyOV


We begin our adventure at Cabeça, 

We meander through cultivated plots, 
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fresh smelling Pine Forests, 

sparkling rivers, beautiful bridges, 

and perfect bathing spots  
On we go to Casal do Rei ,
with it’s quaint and rustic slate houses,

beautiful water mill 

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and  we return,
 
 
after hiking the figure 8, 
 

passing through ancient chestnut forests,
 
 
and beside an other swimming spot,
 
 
 
and a last climb  to Cabeça .

This walk lasts approximately 4,30 hours.
It can be shortend to 2 ,15 hours

This can be combined with “Garganta De Loriga” in a two day trip.
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Sábado, 14.06.14

RIVER ADVENTURE

 
 
 from pickup point to start of walk https://goo.gl/maps/LLyAmKpzCGKh3f9CA
 
 "River Adventure Tour" 
 
 
Is ideal for sportive people whit or without kids

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 We walk, upstream, over rocks and amazing boulders,
 
 
enjoying the cool water
 
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and the stunning rock formations surrounding us.

We stop at a beautiful place to picnic and 
 

we have a refreshing swim in the clear water
of sumo de canica 
 

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This is a walk that lasts between 2 and 4 hours.
 
Posibility for a Kids river adventure.
 
 
We will start our adventure at Lapa dos dinheiros praia fluvial at 11.15 am.
 
We can have a meeting point In between Covas and Lapa
(Lidl Oliviera 10.15 am.)We can share transport.
We will walk, klimb over the big stones in the river ,
Until we reach the point of Resistance.
We will climb out the river and go back play walking on a easy walking path.

We can swim ,make some zenlike HEAP OF STONES as a meditation form .
You can walk barefood until the Resistance piont.

Bring swiming gear and lunch .
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WALK IN THE VALLEYS OF THE " Serra da Estrela"

from pickup point to start of walk http://goo.gl/maps/7Rik
 
 
Walk in the Valleys of the Serra da Estrela.

 

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Special rock formations.

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This walk takes us through outstanding mountain scenery, 
 
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with many species of flora and fauna to admire. 
 

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We stop at a beautiful place to picnic and 
 

we have a refreshing swim in the clear water
 
of sumo de canica 

This will last 3 to 5 hours.
 
view from 3in 1 walk
 
can depart from “Senhora Do Desterro” 

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and can be combined with a visit to “Cabeca Da Velha”
 
 
 
The walk can also be combined whit a walk of more day´s
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ENDURANCE HIKE

 Endurance Hike
 
from pickup point to start of walk http://goo.gl/maps/7Rik
 
 

This walk takes us through outstanding mountain scenery, 
 
view from 3in 1 walk

with many species of flora and fauna to admire. 
We stop at a beautiful place to picnic and 

we have a refreshing swim in the clear water
of sumo de canica 
 

A brisk walk over the slopes of the Serra da Estrela, 
 


with magnificent views. 
The heights are awe-inspiring!
This can take up to 7 hours.
can depart from “Senhora Do Desterro” 
and can be combined with a visit to “Cabeca Da Velha"
 
Can be combined whit a walk of more day´s
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Sexta-feira, 13.06.14

BENFEITA XISTO WALK

This walk starts in a rustic village in the valley of the "Rio Bravo".

from pick-up piont to start of the walk 

https://goo.gl/maps/jQntFVrsxAByxmvv7 

 

 

We walk between well cultivated fields and gardens,

 

 

trough woods and valleys.

 

With refreshing rivers and waterfalls .

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t7H1dj_a94

 

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Quinta-feira, 12.06.14

IN THE PLAYROOM OF THE GIANTS

 
*“IN THE PLAYROOM OF THE GIANTS"
 
 
from pick-up piont to start of the walk
 
 
In the Caramulo Mountains 
 

we begin our walk,
 
 
strolling through rustic villages, 
 
 
 
 
 
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fields and pastures, 
 
 
 
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which in the spring are carpeted with beautiful wild flowers. 
 

There are stacked rocks to climb,
 
 
with spectacular views. 
 

It is also possible to walk to the top of the Caramulinho, 
 
 

if you so wish.
 
some of the photo´s where taken by
CLAUDE ESTADIEU Caminhada Portugal Trekking Portugal Randonnée Portugal

This tour can take from 3 to 5 hours.
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Nice walk nearby

* "Nice walk nearby"

Slopes with beautiful views 

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And the villages

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such as the beautiful Midões,
between fields and forests

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With astonishing rock formations 

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with rivers and the game of sun and shadow ...

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Nice to walk whit the dogs
all lengths possible

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Quarta-feira, 11.06.14

Easy walk on the high plateau.


We can make a easy walk whit astonishing view's .

We try to share cars as much as possible . So tell me how many people and dogs you are . If you made your inscription I count on you being there as we need a minimum of 4 people .
Bring good footwear and lunch and we will make it a nice day out.
This is a donation based event.

 
Bring good hiking gear and lunch .
Friends and family all welcome.

If it Rains or weather is to bad, we will have a rain program and walk in the surroundings of Erica' s hose in Avo. and have or lunch at her tiny home.


Bring sun protection, good walking footwear, lunch, friends and Family .
It will be a donation based event.

If you have doubts phone me  960177636

We will  have lunch whit a sunning view.

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We always walk the passe of the slowest .

Let me know if you come so we do not leave you behind.

Or if you need a ride or if you still have room in the car.
Leave me your contact in a personal message .
 

Let me know what you like to do and when. 

Than I can organice it for you. 

If you are interested let me know . 
leen.hiking@yahoo.com 

I would like to do some nice walks whit 60 + people or people who like to take it easy. 

f you are interested and the date does not fit you please let me know .
If we have a group of 4 people it is already nice to share the cost.
http://hiking-portugal-mountains.blogs.sapo.pt/guiding-you-is-my-passion-and-my-life-3649

 We always ´s walk the passe of the slowest. 

I like to organize a customized walk,

also for people who like a gentle walk.
With the easy walk the focus lies on enjoying .

The monthly walk will focus on walking.
So if you like firmer walks come

http://hiking-portugal-mountains blogs.sapo.pt/monthly-walk-4167

Enjoy and feel free 

to admire your colourful surroundings
 
Some day  ( If you are interested let me know when it fits you best )
 
We will make a healing walk from Penhas Douradas to Nave da Mestra.
With a meditative stop to the heart-opening rose quartz.
We enjoy silence of the tranquility on the two-hour walk,
Eating at a refreshing river of the Nave da Mestra and take the time to enjoy.
We can do some of energy healing exercises and small massages.
We quietly go the same way back.
With the sun setting, we can then have a drink in Sabugueiro the highest village in Portugal.

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Terça-feira, 10.06.14

meditative silent walk

 
 
We can make a healing walk from Penhas Douradas to Nave da Mestra.
With a meditative stop to the heart-opening rose quartz.
We enjoy silence of the tranquility on the two-hour walk,
Eating at a refreshing river of the Nave da Mestra and take the time to enjoy.
There is a supply of healing exercises and small massages.
We quietly go the same way back.
With the sun setting, we can then have a drink in Sabugueiro the highest village in Portugal.
 
We can leave at 10.15 am at the lidl in Oliveira do Hospital 

Bring lunch ,warm wind jacket ,swiming gear and good walking shoes.

We always walk the pace of the slowest.
Let me know asap if you are coming.
So I know if we get the minimum of 4 people to share the costs.

Leave me your contact so we do not leave you behind.
It is also nice to know if you have more space in the car or if you need a ride.


   Suggested donation is.
€ 40 to 4 pers. / Day
So a maximum of 10 € / person
€ 5 extra / additional person.
You can also donate Estrela's
http://estrela.e-beira.com/
Transport and picnic not included!
 
Transport up to 5 persons  20 € + petrol
taxi to 7 pers.  1€ / miles (km counted from taxi rank)

 

If you prefer another day please let me know.

I would like to make it so all the people who are interested can participate.

 The meditative  walk can be 1 or more day's

 
 
where we get the sense of the freedom of flight! 
 
 
 
We can do yoga , somatic,or 5 tibetian  exersises.
 

To My Inner Child

 

Hello Inner Child of mine

Through feeling and expression we intertwine

Relaxing on the golden mountain

In a sacred fountain

Breathing and being

Communicating by clear feeling

We do a sacred dance – us

We develop inner trust

Letting go, releasing and clearly-seeing

You learn to trust my inner being

You flow I flow

When we flow together we glow

Amored and spiritive

I write to you in first person narrative

I write to you as a foundation

As a source of strength

I am inner illumination

I write to you in creating trust and friendship

Seeking an impression and building kinship

Your fears may come and go

While we create more growth

Trust myself – it is ok now

Trust myself – my great big whole self.

by Daniel-Léo Richard | Dec 6, 2014

We could  feel the magic of nature in a two day meditative walk.
Maximum 6 people
This will be about calmness in and out-site .
Meditate in the "Sosegado " of the Serra.
Sleep under the stars. they will be bright as it is nearly new moon.
See the sunset.
Enjoy the sunrise.
Swim in the lakes if the temperature let us .
Leave the busy world behind for two day´s.
Eat only the necessary.
Drink the natural water from one of best springs in the world.

Practical...
We start at Lagoa comprida .And eat lunch, that you bringyour self, at a lake.
We could eat a warm meal in Vale do Rossim ( you pay for this your self.) in the late afternoon.
You carry your own drinks food and sleeping back and sleeping pad.
Sleeping bag needs to be warm.
Comfortable warm clothes to sleep in.
In morning we eat the breakfast we brought or self could be nuts and dried fruits.
We can fill up or (glass) Bottle in late afternoon and evening at a fount and next morning at the little river. I will take two halve liter bottles .
Most people prefer hiking boots .I will walk partly bare feet.
More info :
sent message.
Or mail me leen.hiking@yahoo.com
phone 960 177 636
Suggested donation .20 €

 
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Segunda-feira, 09.06.14

Full moon sleep walk

We will walk to Vale da Egua naar Vale do rossim 

foto van Leen Hiking.

 

We can make a small walk to get started.
This way we can see the sunset in the west.

foto van Leen Hiking.
We can go down to the lake and do a full moon swim.
Atter swimimg we make a full moon walk to or sleeping spot.
We can sleep in the open air l
And see the sun rise over Portugal.
We can have a quiet moment at the rosequarts.
We can have swim at the vale do rossim next day.
You can bring your own food or eat in the restaurant. (Order in advance)

 


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The focus is on enjoying the senary and not on walking distans.

There will be a possibility to sleep outdoors.

There will be a option to partisipate whitout sleeping in open air .
You could stay in a yurth or hotel nearby or go home .
Be awair that we will see sun rise early in the morning 

 foto van Leen Hiking.

 

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Terça-feira, 06.05.14

BAREFOOT WALK

Does anyone want a foot massage? Walking on different surfaces has this effect .

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With the fantastic views the day can only be lovely.
If you are interested let me know.

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It is very nice to feel different structures

and energies whit your barefoot.

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It has a lot of health benefits as it is a full-body reflexology massage.

We can do the walk" lakes on the high-plateau"

 

or the "river adventure" walk.

We can make a barefoot walks between 1 and 5 h

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We will take or shoes whit us

as most our feet are to sensitive to walk barefoot for a long time. 

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More info in this film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-QnkYvYWz0

 

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Treasure hunt

An old man found a box in his attic

and in that chest was this treasure map.

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  We follow the indicated route

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along the beach

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the plains

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Along climbable rocks

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Until the estimates of the giant.

 

Like a bird atop the black rock

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Hide in the rocks,

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One last treasure excavating

 

before we  swim in the lake.

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Segunda-feira, 05.05.14

THE CAR TOUR

*“THE CAR TOUR "
 
From pick-up point  http://goo.gl/maps/zf3F

We begin our tour at the first waterfall, “Fraga da Pena”, 

then we continue on to the slate village “Piodao” 

then through “Vide”.

We continue on to “Casal do Rei” 

and on to the highest peak in Continental Portugal, the “Torre”. 
We then drive to the highest Mountain Village “Sabugueiro” 
and if you wish we could continue through “Cabeca do Velho”
in “Senhora Do Desterro”.
Throughout this “expedition” 
 

there will be ample opportunity to relax in between each destination,
enjoy a beverage, admire some stunning views, 
take small walks and visit tourist shops
 
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Sexta-feira, 13.12.13

postcarts

Posibility to by diferend postcarts  25.c/ pice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

   

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