Parks and Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Peneda-Gerês National Park, North of Portugal in Minho

Peneda-Gerês National Park, North of Portugal in Minho

“There are places in the world that are as certain human existence: all combines to miss nothing of their greatness and perfection. Gerês This is one of them.” Miguel Torga, Diario VII The mountainous region received its charter in 1514 by King Manuel I. Found in Terras de Bouro old “Castro” of Chalcedon, erected by […]

Serra da Estrela, Portugal´s highest mountain

Serra da Estrela, Portugal´s highest mountain

Place of geological, natural and climatic phenomenas, Serra da Estrela is much more than we realize. It is the meeting point of fauna, flora and geology, at 2,000 meters altitude in perfect communion with nature. Ponds of clear water, with colossal stones in animal forms  and impressive healing  plants. The air one breathes can refresh […]

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