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Vilamoura Environmental Park – Best Birdwatching in the Algarve

Greg Boegner — Mon, 10 May 2021 12:06:00 +0000

The Algarve is not only an attractive destination for golfers, horse riders, sun worshippers and yachtsmen, but also for…birdwatchers! In the Algarve, one of the best locations to spot a large variety of our feathered friends is the Vilamoura Environmental Park. Inside the protected nature reserve, tucked between the Victoria golf course, Vilamoura Equesterian Centre and the Rocha Baixinha beach, is a 170 hectare environmental park with pathways, dense vegetation, pristine lakes and agriculture fields creating an ideal habitat for […]

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516 Arouca Bridge – The World’s Largest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge

Greg Boegner — Sat, 01 May 2021 10:35:28 +0000

Let’s start with the data…. The 516 Arouca Bridge in the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world: It is 516 meters long. (That’s 564 yards.) It hangs 175 meters above the Paiva River. (191 yards.) It is supported by two V-shaped structures on either end of the gorge. It takes about 10 minutes to cross while walking on 127 four meter-long “modules” of open metal mesh. The bridge took three years to build at a price of €1.7 million. […]

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Prehistoric Rock Etchings at Côa Museum in Central Portugal

Greg Boegner — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 10:41:41 +0000

The Côa Valley, in central Portugal, is considered one of the most important rock art locations in the world. More than 70 sites can be found here, still in their original positions, displaying breath-taking engravings from prehistoric, protohistoric and historic times. In the heart of this culturally significant area is the Côa Museum.

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Schist Villages of Central Portugal

Greg Boegner — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 16:12:50 +0000

“Schist” is a type of crystalline metamorphic stone. It is easily split, creating a flat surface. For centuries, this “horizontal” stone became the ideal building material to create weatherproof, secure houses. Today, many original homes made of schist still stand and are remain occupied by the residents of the village.

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Hiking in the Algarve – Fresh, Fun & Free

Greg Boegner — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:36:13 +0000

Fresh air, stunning views, natural surroundings and good physical exercise. Ahhh, getting outside. It’s something we always think about doing, but often don’t take the initiative.

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