Autumn Routes
with nature changing color, the routes take on the hues of autumnal landscapes, creating a nostalgic atmosphere
available itineraries at this time of year
Autumn Equinox
nature celebrating the arrival of the season of colors
event
22 September
route available from
September to December
Battle of Buçaco
on 27 September 1810 one of the battles that ended the French invasions took place, and at Buçaco we witness history being recreated
event
27 September
route available
all year
mountain routes
Buçaco
Almond Exchange Route
in Foz Côa the price of almonds for Portugal was set at the Almond Exchange around mid-September, during the St. Michael Fair
route available in
September
orchard routes
Foz Côa
Al Mossassa Route
Marvão "owes" its name to Ibn Maruán and at the beginning of autumn, together with Badajoz, celebrates Al Mossassa, a great festival in honor of its founder
route available between
September and October
routes in Marvão
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Saint Francis of Assisi
celebrating the work of the man who brought more humanity to the Catholic Church
event
04 October
faith routes
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Bunho and Junco Route
discover the history of Torres village, swing on the vineyard swings, and explore the pond where bunho and junco grow
route available in
October
vineyard routes
Torres village, Bairrada
Castles Day
discover our castles and all of Portugal’s history they helped preserve and defend
event
07 October
route available
all year
Apple Day
walk through the orchards of Alcobaça and learn about the region that gave its name to the protected geographical designation for this fruit
event
21 October
route available in
September and October
Halloween Night
a spooky party at the end of the afternoon and...
a tea to end the
night’s fright
event
31 October
Curia Shopping Center
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Bread, for God Route
remember an old tradition strengthened after the 1 November 1755 earthquake
event
01 November
routes in Bairrada
Anadia
Chestnut Route
around St. Martin, in Marvão, one of the most important fairs in the region takes place, where the chestnut reigns and traditions are kept
route available in
October and November
routes in Marvão
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National Horse Fair
Golegã, the horse capital, with estates and hardworking locals from the Lezírias. Discover this town on an urban walk and through the fertile fields of the Tagus
route available in
November
Golegã
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Wine Tourism Day
with the new wine in the barrel, we walk to the winery to taste it and celebrate this day
event
10 November
route available in
November
vineyard routes
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Acorn Day
Acorns symbolize hope, renewal, and sustainability, being a treasure that fed generations and supported ecosystems
event
10 November
Santa Claus Route
from the largest to the smallest Santa Claus in the world, Águeda Christmas transforms the downtown streets decorated with hats into a visual amusement park
route available from
November to January
Águeda
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Sea Day
Oh salty sea, how much of your salt are Portugal’s tears
connecting with the coast along 1860km of shoreline across
mainland and islands
event
16 November
water routes
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Lousã Treasures
Honey and Chestnut Fair
there are treasures found in arts, landscapes, and gastronomy. We explore these and much more in the Lousã Mountains
route available in
November
mountain routes
Lousã Mountains
Native Forest Day
the importance of forests in their natural state and understanding their ecosystem, a way to preserve for humanity
event
23 November
route available in
November
mountain routes
Buçaco Mountains
Olive and Olive Oil Route
a journey through olive tourism visiting a green patriarch olive tree, 3350 years old, and Casa Anadia to learn to taste olive oil and explore this Ribatejo farm
event
26 November
route available
all year
orchard routes
Alferrarede / Abrantes
Enchanted Forest
walk through the Enchanted Forest of Mezio, visit Soajo and the granaries, and taste the local gastronomy
route available from
November to January
mountain routes
Porta do Mezio + Soajo
Abades Trail + Live Nativity
walk along the Abades Trail and visit the largest Live Nativity in Europe, experiencing the life of the time of Jesus. A walk sweetened with the famous Abade de Priscos pudding
route available between
December and January
Priscos, Braga
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Soil Day
for a sustainable future, we explore the soil and its importance to humanity
event
05 December
route available
all year
cycling routes
routes in Bairrada
Anadia
Mountains Day
in the mountains we find serenity and grandeur that inspire courage, challenge us to overcome limits, and lead to unforgettable landscapes. This year we celebrate the International Mountain Day exploring Buçaco
event
08 December
route available
all year
mountain routes
Buçaco
