Destinations
Traveling without a sailboat – on your own terms. In our "Destinations" category, we share impressions, experiences, and tips from places we've explored on foot, by car, or by other means. From island hopping in the Azores to a road trip through Portugal – here you'll find our highlights, insider tips, and personal recommendations off the beaten track.
Madeira: Impressions from Funchal and Santana
29.09. - 04.10.2023 The capital city of Funchal and the traditional houses of Santana. The capital city of Funchal. Settlement on the island began in the early 15th century, and Funchal (translated: place where fennel grows) developed into the capital due to its favorable location on a navigable bay. Nestled in numerous parks, the capital is very tourist-friendly and offers, above all,...
In the middle of the Atlantic: Madeidra – an island of flowers?
29.09. - 04.10.2023 Madeira - flowery but not lovely... We fly to the Portuguese island of Madeira in the Atlantic Ocean. The island is 741 square kilometers in size and has a population of only around 250.000. However, the number of tourists annually exceeds one million. When tourists think of Madeira, the first thing that comes to mind is the "Island of Flowers" and hiking...
Fascinating Porto – Pictures of the city on the Douro
04. - 07.10.2023 Where the port wine flows... The city of Porto, located in northern Portugal, played an important role even in ancient times due to its strategically favorable location on the Atlantic Ocean and its sheltered harbor on the Douro River. The ancient Greeks settled here, and the Romans developed the town into a trading port. Then came the Visigoths, later the Moors, and finally...
The Caldeira Velha natural monument on the Azores island of Sao Miguel
September 2023 A pleasantly warm bath... The thermal springs on the Azores island of Sao Miguel offer various options for bathing in warm thermal waters. The most famous are the pools of Caldeira Velha – a natural monument nestled in the middle of the jungle. To regulate the flow of visitors, you must pre-book a 1,5-hour bathing slot online. Picturesquely situated in the jungle, four pools with different temperatures are available...
The Portuguese national dish – prepared in the Caldeiras das Furnas of Sao Miguel
September 2023 Good things from the earth's kitchen... The Furnas Valley on the Azores island of Sao Miguel is known for its geothermal activity. Hot soil, so trees prefer to grow their roots above ground... Even from afar, visitors are greeted by clouds of steam, and the smell of sulfur fills the air... The area consists of nearly 30 thermal fields. With temperatures up to 99 degrees Celsius,...
Lisbon – an aging lady
14. - 18.09.2023 Pleasure, decay, history, and a few sardines... It's hard to describe Lisbon as a city – there are stylishly restored buildings, magnificent churches, azulejos built to last, beautiful locations with food that enchants the palate... there are dilapidated and abandoned houses covered in graffiti, and homeless people in the streets. Lisbon was originally founded by the...