I have to confess, I don't like "outdoors" because it has become something "trending" or "in fashion" on the last few decades, not only because of climate change but especially because in the 80s and 90s, people like me were the ones who went camping and did inter-rails like snapped fingers, not only because it was an economical way of being able to stay and go because there were only hotels and guesthouses. I allways was but now I am even more protector and supporter of mother Natur8 and i am always looking for new trails and adventures, also because, trekking has become one of my favorites activities. It's a fantastic way for people of all ages to stay active and engaged with nature, and it's especially beneficial for older adults like myself as it can help improve balance, coordination, and mental clarity. I love to put on my boots, grab portable solar panel my backpack, log off social media / connectivity and using tools for tekking who i have for offline mode (dont ask its a thing) and set out to discover and explorer. Doesn't matter to me if these trails or pedestrian routes are on the other side of the planet or thirty minutes from house. What really matters is being able to take a deep breath, be in communion with mother natur8 and feel that unique tranquility and peace she give's what feeds uniquely our soul. And believe me, i have found true pearls very close to us and that made some of my humble life adventures accomplished true.

From the small pedestrian trails, perfect to be done in one day, to the large routes that allow for several days of walking even with camping I guarantee that all these trails have several points in common: they allow us to disconnect from a world that is always connected, to be in communion with natur8 to discover places lost in time and to enjoy some of the most beautiful intemporal paintings painted by the mother Nature.

my com's equipment's while eco-trekking are charged via portable solar pannel.



AS Completed TRails / Routes 👣

using my gmaps platform



walking routes / trails

Portugal LIST by city

❝ If my trekking trails and views spark envy, lace up your boots! The elements belong to everyone, and a magnificent view awaits those who seek it and the eyes that behold her. Time is free and equal, so the only thing stopping you is yourself. ❞

Para visitar as Serras e Montanhas em Portugal e se não tem experiencia e ou em caminhadas, deve procurar informação numa empresa que organize caminhadas nesses locais.  

Hiking Alone : Everything You Need to Know

Hiking solo for the first time ?, Sometimes, you can’t always find someone to hike with you.  It can sound intimidating, especially if you’re new to hiking.  But that shouldn’t stop you from hitting the trails for a solo hike and have the many benefits of hiking by yourself and starting out is easier than you think. 


*in addition I always take my walkie-takie with me on my alone long or new trails/hiking.

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Pedestrian Route Signage: normally, this signage is placed in strategic locations on the path to help walkers know which route they should follow, without there being any doubts at intersections or junctions with other paths.

Types

In Portugal, at the national level, there are two types of walking routes, the so-called Little Route and the Grande Route.


PR and PL

PR, the Little Rota, do not exceed 30 km in length or less than a journey to travel, and are signaled in yellow and red. PL, the Local Routes, were created in Portugal in 2006, and where the entirety, or more than half of the route takes place on an urban route, signaled in green and white.

GR

GR, the Grandes Routes are more than 30 km long or more than one journey to go, signposted in white and red. Once approved by the Federation of Camping and Mountaineering of Portugal, they are marked in both directions, according to the agreed marks.

North of Portugal National Parks and Galiza

Typology of Nature Protection Parks

“National Network of Protected Areas”


Os miradouros são janelas para a alma da paisagem, lugares onde a beleza se revela em toda a sua plenitude. No Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês e na Galiza, cada miradouro é um convite à contemplação, um momento de pausa para absorver a vastidão e a serenidade que nos rodeiam. Com a chegada da primavera e os dias a alongarem-se até ao verão, estes locais tornam-se ainda mais convidativos para longas ou curtas caminhadas. Desde o nascer do sol até ao pôr do sol, os miradouros oferecem vistas que se gravam na alma, momentos mágicos que se transformam em memórias imortais. 

Gerês National Park Viewpoints

Pedra Bela, o mais emblemático dos miradouros do Gerês

Ermida, o miradouro rural do Gerês

Rocas, o mais popular dos miradouros do Gerês

Silhas, um dos esquecidos miradouros do Gerês

Fafião, o mais belo dos miradouros do Gerês

Fraga Negra, um dos miradouros do Gerês mais negligenciado

Boneca, um miradouro para apreciar a beleza em tranquilidade

Junceda, um miradouro para um belo picnic

Mirante Velho, não um mas dois miradouros no Gerês

Voltas de São Bento, um dos miradouros preferidos no Gerês

Preguiça, um dos miradouros do Gerês mais acessível

São Bento da Porta Aberta, um dos miradouros do Gerês mais clássicos

Calcedónia, muito mais do que um miradouro

Miradouro sobre a albufeira de Vilarinho das Furnas

Cascatas de Pitões das Júnias, um miradouro bem diferente

Ponte do Diabo (Ponte da Misarela)

Cascata do Arado, um dos miradouros do Gerês que é imperdível

Vela, Acessível desde a aldeia da Ermida

Galicia Viewpoints

Miradouro de Santa Tegra 

Miradouro da Rosa dos Ventos ou Muralha de Baiona

Monte Facho. Um dos miradouros mais bonitos da Galiza.

Miradouro de Ons e Alto do Príncipe nas Cíes

Pedra de Rá. Miradouros na Galiza

Miradouro do Muro

Miradouro de San Lois e Miradouro de Culou

Muralhas do Monte Naraio

Monte Pindo A Moa e Miradouro Louredo Carnota

Miradouro do Ézaro

Ponto de vista do fim do mundo. Fisterra

Miradouro da Torre Moa

Miradouro do Monte Blanco

Miradouro de Monteventoso

Vixia Herbeira

Miradouro do Cabo Ortegal

Miradouro Miranda

Miradouro das falésias de Loiba

Miradouro de Muronovo

Miradouro dos Penedos do Castro e outros miradouros da Ribeira Sacra

Miradouro do Porto de Ancares

Miradouro de Gundián

Miradouro do Alto do Couto

Can you camp anywhere in Portugal? Wild camping in a tent is not allowed in Portugal. However, overnight stays from (9 pm to 7 am) in motorhomes are allowed for up to 48 hours in a given municipality – unless it is locally prohibited. Most popular areas and beaches in the Algarve prohibit overnight stays. 

Is it illegal to wild camp in Portugal? Yes, wild camping is once again allowed in Portugal, with exceptions. As per amendments to Portugal's Highway Code articles 48 and 50-A approved in July 2021, “overnight stays in motorhomes approved by the IMT (Institute of Mobility and Transport) for a maximum period of 48 hours are allowed”. 

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