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The intervention aimed to reconcile growing tourist demand with the conservation of protected habitats and species in the area within the São Miguel Island Natural Park.
The initiative takes place every year and aims to share some of the expedition's findings and recall notable episodes and moments experienced by the explorers 145 years ago.
Between the municipalities of Vila Real and Mondim de Basto, Alvão is the smallest natural park in the country, but it holds several gems that deserve to be discovered, including waterfalls, levadas, river beaches and trails. Passeio Verde is supported by Kia - Official Car of Boa Cama Boa Mesa
2027 will be a Compostelan Holy Year. It would be the ideal time to outline the first strategic plan for the Ways of Saint James in Portugal.
The Levada do Furado hiking trail, one of the most iconic in Madeira, reopened this Tuesday after being closed since December due to a landslide.
The Levada do Furado trail, which crosses the forest considered a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, reopened this Tuesday following the collapse and closure of the walkway in 2025.
The path, one of the most iconic in the autonomous region, had been closed since December 2025
Tour operators and independent guides are calling for urgent action to protect the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, warning that overcrowding, a lack of management and growing environmental damage are putting The post Tour operators warn Algarve’s iconic Seven Hanging Valleys Trail is reaching breaking point appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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The route between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo has reopened following the August 2024 wildfire. Now, anyone wishing to hike the trail must book in advance and pay 10.50 euros.
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In Castro Daire, the Interpretation and Information Centre was established a decade ago, highlighting the natural resources of the Montemuro Mountains and the Paiva River. In this space, there are trails for all tastes.
Starting at Molhe beach, next to the Ferragudo pier, and ending at Paraíso beach, the Caminho dos Promontórios trail follows the coastline the entire way. This is one of the 10 'Trails and walkways to explore the landscape' recommended in the 'Authentic Portugal' collection.
Spanning approximately 60 km, the Arrábida Great Route connects Setúbal to Cabo Espichel. Explore the Natural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, between moments of contemplation and pure adrenaline. Passeio Verde is supported by Kia - Official Car of Boa Cama Boa Mesa.
A new official route for the Camino de Santiago has been certified in Portugal, featuring several stunning locations along the way.
The hiking trail between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo, in Madeira, will reopen without restrictions starting June 26, announced the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation.
The hiking trail had been closed for over a year due to the 2024 wildfire on the island of Madeira.
A description of a hiking route leading to a historic 12th-century bridge known for being the site of Portugal's first toll.
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Between April and early May, the Forestry Police issued 43 infringement notices for failure to pay the mandatory access fee for the trails, resulting in fines of 50 euros each.
