Places and Experiences

Northern and eastern boundaries of Lagoa are the municipality of Silves, the western one, Portimão, and the southern, the Atlantic Ocean. Around this village there are more activities to enjoy besides lying in the sun. Following the mountain or sea trails is a good alternative but take always with you your Lagoa Genial Picnic backpack, […]

LAGOA (CARAMUJEIRA). There is a reason why Marinha Beach has been awarded with a Golden Flag and classified as one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world. Here, nature has left its beautiful traces in these cliffs and awarded this beach an amazing greenish-blue sea. But don’t think this beach only has colourful and shaped […]

LAGOA (CARVOEIRO). A true ex-libris of Lagoa, Algar Seco is a natural amphitheatre stage of an almost wild scenery and one of the most pleasant of all the coast of Algarve. The sea erosion shapes the lime stones into graceful shapes. If you walk down the steps, you can enjoy of close some of the caves and […]

LAGOA (ESTÔMBAR). Sítio das Fontes is a unique natural place, due to the diversity of interesting aspects representing the Mediterranean landscape – the salt marsh, the mire, the shrubland, a temporary small lagoon, abandoned agricultural areas and many plans and water lines. The countless springs that give name to this place have origin in the biggest […]

LAGOA (FERRAGUDO). Lighthouses have been used since ancient times to help navigation. The Farol da Ponta do Altar (Ponta do Altar Lighthouse) was built in 1893, on a promontory used since prehistory for pagan rituals, and its construction was not very expensive. From the red cylindrical lantern of its prismatic tower of 10 m high and 2.7 […]

LAGOA (CARVOEIRO). The Farol de Alfanzina (Lighthouse of Alfanzina), in Algarve, was projected in 1883 but was only built in 1919. This lighthouse is according to the parameters of the engineering schools of the 19th century, where the rational spirit was predominant, as it happens in other lighthouses of the time, like the one in Ribeirinha in […]

LAGOA (ALGARVE). Benagil Beach, once dominated by the seafarers, is now a summer destination due to its crystal and calm waters. The wooden boats continue to colour the water landscape and to welcome the visitors. This is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful beaches amongst the 40 existing in the council. Like Algar […]

LAGOA (FRRAGUDO). The Torre da Lapa (Lapa Tower or the Marinha Tower) is a surveillance coastal structure, probably built in the 17th century, as it already existed in 1693, according to the records of the time in Tombo of the Main Church of Lagoa. It was part of a defensive and surveillance set along the Algarve’s coast […]

PONTE DE SOR: THE CITY DISPLAYS THE LARGEST PANEL IN THE WORLD MADE WITH 400 THOUSAND WINE CORKS. Ponte de Sor is limited to the northeast by the municipality of Gavião and Crato, to the east by Alter do Chão, to the southeast by Avis, to the south by Mora, to the southwest by Coruche […]

PONTE DE SOR: LEISURE AND WELLNESS AT RIVERBANK AREA. The Riverbank Area is a reference in the city for leisure and wellness. Ribeira de Sor (the river) is the background for all the surrounding greenery that makes this place ideal to sit down and enjoy a picnic. You can stroll around, heading for the pedestrian […]

MONTARGIL: RELAX OR WATER SPORTS IN MONTARGIL RESERVOIR. In Alto Alentejo, municipality of Ponte de Sor, the blue patch of Montargil reservoir immediately transports us to a time to relax and pump up our energy. Exactly in the centre of Portugal, equidistant from the Spanish border and our Atlantic coast, Montargil dam is a must […]

PONTE DE SOR: PEDESTRIAN TRAIL ALENTEJO FEEL NATURE Ribeira de Sor is a place of watermills and millers since the 13th century. The Royal Charter of our king Afonso III, dated 13th July 1256, refers to watermills belonging to chancellor Estêvão Anes: “molendinos quos habetis in Ripa de Soor” (mills he has in Ribeira de Sor). […]

PONTE DE SOR: WATERMILLS TOUR FOLLOWING ITS DAMS   Since the Middle Ages that watermills have defined the landscape of the small rivers in the Ponte de Sor area, mainly the creeks from Sor and Longomel. Essential for the waters to gain the power that made the wheels spin, the area around the mill dam […]

MONTARGIL: BIRDWATCHING IN MONTARGIL RESERVOIR. Montargil Reservoir has a unique beauty, being also the ideal scenery for all activities related to nature, namely birdwatching. Its calm surroundings and special vegetation harbour beautiful bird species, such as swallows, starlings and nightingales. Flying high, eagles and kites can also be spotted. In the north end, expect to […]

MONTARGIL: TRANSALENTEJO TRAIL. This trail PSR PR2 reunites heritage and nature, delighting your eyes with the Montargil dam landscape.  The trail starts in the viewpoint near the village Centro Cultural. And carries on between the forests of eucalyptus, cork oaks and holm oaks till the geodesic marker, from where you get a wide and breathtaking […]

It was during this Covid pandemic crisis that two women, Teresa and Fátima, decided to create a Project that would contribute to live and discover Nature in Portugal.  Here, we share with you how it all started. We had been friends for many years, having even worked together in many events and other adventures. Our […]

PONTE DE SOR AND MONTARGIL: KM 435 AND KM 448. From Trás-os-Montes to Algarve, EN2 (National Road 2) winds through all Portuguese landscapes along its 738,5 Km. EN2 is considered, among roads with the same characteristics, the longest in Portugal and in Europe and the third longest in the whole world, after Route 66, in the United States, […]

PONTE DE SOR: GEOCACHING AT RIVERBANK AREA. For the exploring minded, we suggest searching for a geocache in the Ponte de Sor Riverbank Area. To find the cache you just have to do some simple maths and register in geocaching.pt to obtain the coordinates and play. When you find the cache, take with you one […]

ALTER DO CHÃO: TRADITIONAL VILLAGE FAMOUS BY THE COUDELARIA ALTER REAL (STUD FARM). Alter do Chão is limited to the north by Crato, to the southeat by Monforte, to the south by Fronteira, to the southwest by Avis and to the west by Ponte de Sor. Alter do Chão presents a natural diversity that makes […]

ALTER DO CHÃO: PALÁCIO DO ÁLAMO GARDEN BUILT IN THE 17th CENTURY. The Álamo Garden has picnic area, a children’s playground, an open air exhibition area, an amphitheatre and a field for traditional games. Here and there you may find a pergola, a viewpoint or a waterwheel. The vegetation has a great diversity. This garden […]

ALTER DO CHÃO (RIBEIRA DE SEDA): NATIONAL MONUMENT 1st CENTURY AD. One of the local key points for an excellent Alter do Chão Genial Picnic is the Roman Bridge of Vila Formosa. According to the legend, a shepherd sold his soul to the devil in exchange for a bridge he could cross with his cattle, […]

ALTER DO CHÃO (COUDELARIA DE ALTER DO CHÃO AND HERDADE MONTE BARRÃO): WALKING, RIDING A BIKE OR ON HORSE. The Montado from Alentejo is a landscape that, in Alter do Chão, invites you to discover the local fauna and flora, namely the different kinds of herbs and wild species of plants that will inspire many […]

ALTER DO CHÃO: PEDESTRIAN TRAIL ALENTEJO FEEL NATURE. If you like walking, follow the trail PR1 ALT-A Glance over Ribeira de Seda. After picking up your Alter do Chão Genial Picnic in Páteo Real Restaurant , head to the Churchyard, facing west, and admire the landscape: to the east, Alter do Chão and Alter Pedroso; […]

ALTER DO CHÃO: VIEWPOINT; GEODESIC LANDMARK AND MEGALITHIC ANTA. Situated at a height of 400 metres, Alter Pedroso in Alentejo, Portugal, has a magnificent view over the amazing surrounding peaceful landscape. This place was inhabited by man since ancient times and it was an important village, though small, til the 16th century, for its geographic location. […]

ALTER DO CHÃO (ALDEIA DE SEDA): TRANSALENTEJO TRAIL. A trail with moments of rare beauty, such as the ones by the bank of Ribeira de Seda and the vineyards. After a short initial section, the trail follows easy rural paths allowing for stunning views. Leave 1º de Maio street and turn right. Climb Poço street […]

Genial Picnic is a picnic brand committed with sustainability. We pledge to do our part so that we can continue to enjoy nature as a background to our picnics. We eliminated plastic elements (the exception is the PET windows of our boxes), and replaced it by cardboard, paper or glass. The package of our picnics […]

Whenever taking the car, adopt sustainable driving habits, more efficient, ecological and safe. In doing so, you take advantage of your car abilities, optimize consumptions, reduce pollution and noise. You will surely have a safer and more peaceful voyage. Have a pleasant journey using the following tips and enjoy their benefits.  Plan the road trip. […]

A trip, whatever it may be, must be taken in a sustainable way. Tourist activity must always be inclusive, minimize the environmental impact upon the destination regions, contribute to the promotion of the local communities and protect their culture. In order to make all this possible, travel with responsibility and try to make a positive […]

ALTER DO CHÃO: EXPLORING TERRAS D´ALTER WITH GPS. For the born explorers, we suggest looking for a Geocache, you may find around here following the coordinates indicated in www.geocaching.pt. To play you should login. When you find the cache, you shoud take a souvenir out of the box and place another one you should have […]

Cascais has a privileged position, benefiting both from the open sea Atlantic beaches and from the healthy and fresh air from the neighbouring Serra de Sintra. Its vicinity to Lisbon, gave Cascais the role of maritime guardian of the capital. During the Spanish occupation in parts of the 16th and 17th centuries, Cascais was given […]

PARQUE NATURAL DE SINTRA CASCAIS. There are four Pedestrian Trails you can do in Cascais, namely in the Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais (Sintra -Cascais Nature Park). As these trails have a low to medium difficulty, they are adequate to almost everybody. Rota PR1 CSA )– Rota das Quintas (Farms Trail) allows you to discover  small […]

Serra de Sintra (Sintra Mountain Range) and its seashore is an area of great ecological and cultural interest due to its geomorphological and landscape characteristics. Most of the natural heritage of Cascais is located on the western side of the municipality, inside this natural park, created in 1994 and with an area over 36 000 acres. […]

CASCAIS / GUINCHO. Sanderling, common ringed plover and European stonechat are among the birds you may watch in the Guincho-Cresmina dunes. Visitors follow a trail through the dunar system walking with the help of information panels spread across three wooden walkways that connect Areia road to Praia do Guincho, in a total of 2,2 kilometers. […]

CASCAIS. Rent a bike in one of the BiCas (Bicicletas de Cascais) station, located near the Cascais Railway Station, the Casa da Guia or the Posto de Informação de Turismo da Natureza, right in front of Casa das Histórias Paula Rego (the Museum), and ride along the bicycle lane to the Cresmina Dunes, in Guincho. […]

PAREDE. The story of this park dates back to the early 20th century when Domingos José de Morais, a wealthy industrial, was the owner of the land, and had his home here. Nowadays this park, also known as the “parque dos patinhos” (“Duckling Park”), is equipped with a children’s playground, a lake with domestic birds and […]

ALCABIDECHE. This urban park located in Alcabideche 14 000 acres has a wide green area where you can rest or do some sport. With a wide green area and exercise gear this park works out as an outdoor gym. It has a picnic area, ideal for your Cascais Genial Picnic. BOOK PICNIC

MURCHES. In order to add value to the border area of Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais, the Parque Urbano das Penhas do Marmeleiro, in Murches, visually encompasses Serra de Sintra, Ribeira das Vinhas (a river) and Penhas do Marmeleiro (a rock formation). The park has a pedestrian wooden walkway that runs across the entire terrain, minimising […]

CASCAIS. Your challenge is to find the pirate hidden treasure. It all begins in Conceição beach, and continues in the old town of Cascais, with a unique view over the bay, passing by the Marina de Cascais and Marechal Carmona Park. The participants rely on their GPS, their imagination, creativity and reasoning and, in order […]

Built around 1940, the park encompasses the areas of the gardens of Palácio Condes Castro Guimarães and the property of the Viscount of Gandarinha. Since the first half of the 16th century, the space had already been used as a recreational, leisure and agricultural estate. In the 19th century, it was purchased by the Viscount of […]

SÃO DOMINGOS DE RANA. ENJOYING THE MAGIC WORLD OF BUTTERFLIES. Parque Urbano do Outeiro de Polima is huge and harbours beautiful different places where to have your Cascais Genial Picnic. It has sports equipment and playgrounds. There are also areas for festivities and concerts. And several community vegetable gardens, where the local dwellers grow their […]

ALCABIDECHE. QUINTA DO PISÃO IS A FINALIST IN THE EUROPEAN AWARDS NATURA 2000. Quinta do Pisão is a 380 ha nature park requalified by the local municipality. It allows visitors a wide variety of experiences with nature and with ancestral rural habits. In this unique park there is room for history, nature’s conservation, agriculture, biodiversity preservation, […]

ESTORIL. Located in Alto dos Gaios, in Estoril, the Parque Urbano do Bosque dos Gaios has 5,5 acres of green area, with leisure and relaxation areas. The main concern when renovating this area was preservation: of the autochthonous flora and fauna. You will find any rabbits, owls and jays. The park has a picnic area […]

Inside the Parque Urbano da Ribeira dos Mochos flows one of the main water courses of Cascais: Ribeira dos Mochos. This creek has a huge ecological importance and is rich in biodiversity. Along the creek you will find an ancient aqueduct and an old reservoir. The park has pleasant shadows, a playground and a picnic […]

CASCAIS/ESTORIL. Located in the border between Cascais and Estoril, the park was built by the Duques de Palmela, around 1870 and the Duchess herself, a woman with great interest in plastic arts, made a point of monitoring the construction of the garden closely so that it would reflect her taste. With ample space, large trees […]

CARCAVELOS. This area once belonged to a religious order, the Jesuits, and it produced the much appreciated wine of Carcavelos. Today, it is the lung of the village of Carcavelos. Amidst the park you still can find remnants of all these eras. The pond is fed by the underwater.  It has 2 playgrounds and tennis […]