Manifesto

Portugal could be one of the major touristic destinations in the world if portuguese were good at marketing. We have landscapes for all tastes: more than 1.000 km of beautiful, sometimes breathtaking, Atlantic ocean coast; hundreds of lovely mountains, hills, valleys, and rivers; tens of cities with charming historical buildings and monuments; a cultural and historical heritage that spans several peoples and civilizations; a welcoming climate - abundant sunlight and mild temperatures during almost all the year; and the list can go on and on...

Unfortunately, only Algarve, Azores, Lisbon, Madeira, and Porto are usual destinations for tourists, who cannot be blamed: they visit mainly what travel agencies and, generally, all specialized media have to offer.

The aim of this blog is to introduce to foreigners and, why not, portuguese themselves the never-ending list of not so known (or unknown at all!) places which are worth a visit. Due to geographic constraints, most posts are going to present northwest locations - mainly in the regions of Minho, Douro Litoral, and western Trás-Os-Montes. However, we are receptive and thankful to contributions from other regions.

Wish you great experiences in Portugal! :-)