Month: March 2016

Porto

[:en]A family adventure in Oporto[:pt]Uma aventura em família no Porto[:]

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[:en]A Family Adventure in Oporto Oporto is one of my favorite Portuguese cities, not only for its authenticity but also for the memories it brings back to me. My older brother studied in Oporto, so I have a few friends from those times. Also in my college days, it was customary to visit the Madeiran friends distributed by the Portuguese Universities. Coimbra and Porto were a reference, especially at the time of “Queima das Fitas” Festival. The last times I went there, Oporto proved to be a city full of creativity and ability to reinvent itself. Walk along the street of Flores, the area of ​ Clérigos tower, in Miguel Bombarda Street without forgetting of course, the colourful houses of Ribeira, the crossing of the river Douro in Dom Luis Bridge and the walk by the river to the sea. Despite its serious look, this city is not at all dull, on the contrary, it is full of life and adventures to be discovered. This was our family adventure in Porto: – The more I …

Marina do Funchal

[:en]How would you describe the perfect day in Funchal?[:pt]Como descreverias o teu dia ideal no Funchal?[:]

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[:en]The other day I heard someone describing their ideal day in Funchal. It included a trip to the beach, swimming in the sea followed by a lunch with limpets, ‘bolo do caco’ and coral beer. My ideal day passes by the Funchal Marina, in a walk through the Avenida do Mar and to the pier, on my way to the Old Town. There’s something about this location, which makes me feel at home. I can’t identify what it is, precisely, but I think it has to do with the emotional connection and stimuli I get when I’m there. As a child, I remember going for walks on Sunday mornings, to the pier, to see the boats floating by (it was preceded by grass races on the Santa Catarina Park). I remember the sound of the waves, pebbles rolling, the black sand beach and the Beatles boat, the benches on the pier and the wind blowing strong when it comes to an end. Already in my days of teenager, the Funchal Marina was the highlight of …

[:en]The walk of Spring in Palheiro Gardens, Madeira[:pt]Passeio de Primavera no Palheiro Gardens, Madeira[:]

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[:en]Discover the beauty of spring in Palheiro Gardens, Madeira. Stroll through vibrant blooms, historic paths, and stunning views near Funchal.[:pt]Descubra a beleza da primavera nos Jardins do Palheiro, Madeira. Caminhe entre flores, árvores exóticas e vistas deslumbrantes sobre o Funchal.[:]