Tag Archives: Portugal
13
Dec
Douro villages
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Villages in Douro are more interesting than they may look like at first sight.
The viewpoints or wineries are popular but it is the st...
08
Dec
On the set
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Usually a numerous cast, sometimes a lonely one.
The stage is hers and the set is severe, however that is not noticed. All that matter...
08
Dec
Old vineyards
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They rest on the ground, because time is heavy to everyone. The schist was brought to the surface and became a wall. Walls became balco...
08
Dec
Winter light
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It is has been a great December: cold and rainy. Nature seems to be back to its tracks around here. It sounds terrible if you want be o...
08
Dec
Let the decorations begin
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Christmas Spirit,
Since you are arriving, allow us to feel your presence. Let us forget for a while about all the little or almost unb...
15
Nov
A Poncha from Madeira Island
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The story around a poncha is long and rather interesting. It is one of those details that leads us to the thought: "Well, maybe we real...
15
Nov
Lisbon – Óbidos – Douro
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Óbidos is a nice place to stop when moving from Lisbon to Porto. There is plenty to see and taste. Ginja liqueur is one of the delicaci...
13
Nov
Autumn flavours
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If we search well, it is still possible to see chestnut trees in Douro valley. They are not so common as they used to be in the past. N...
13
Nov
Olive trees in Douro – a Mediterranean heritage
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Olive trees are oliveiras in portuguese. Olive oil is azeite. The two words have two different origens: greek and arab. It is the medit...
13
Nov
A supper in Douro
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Not the last one, fortunately. Routines in the valley are still pretty much set by nature and work. It was Summer, the morning work had...