Portugal
Cork, deep with Portuguese roots
Cork is a quintessential Portuguese product, contributing significantly to the global market. The cork tree, Portugal’s national tree.
David Monteiro Tour Guide
Welcome to my website. I’m David Monteiro, a Tour Guide or Tour Leader, as you prefer to call it.
This website showcases my work and is an ongoing project.
Here you’ll find information about subjects I typically discuss during the tours I lead.
Join me on my newest adventure, the
HIKING PORTUGAL TRIP
From June 15 to 26, 2027
Hiking Portugal Trip – A 12-Day Journey Through Nature, History, and Culture
Get ready for a life-changing adventure across Portugal’s most breathtaking landscapes with the Hiking Portugal Trip.
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Gerês National Park
National Park Peneda Geres
National Park Peneda-Gerês, the only protected area in Portugal with National Park status. Please call me to visit it.
Cape Verde
Ribeira da Torre walking trail, Santo Antão, Cabo Verde
Ribeira da Torre walking trail, a fascinating hiking route on Santo Antão Island, Cape Verde. It is likely one of the best on the island.
Algarve
Mértola and its Moorish heritage, Portugal
Mértola, a picturesque village near the Spanish border in southern Alentejo, is steeped in history and culture.
Minho
Casa de Mateus or Mateus Palace, Portugal
Mateus Palace set in beautiful gardens is considered to be one of the finest examples of baroque civil architecture in Portugal.
Portugal
Hiking Portugal Trip
Hiking Portugal Trip. Discover the Magic of Portugal on Foot
HIKING PORTUGAL TRIP – A 12-DAY JOURNEY THROUGH NATURE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE
Madeira
Hiking from Cape Girao to Lido, Madeira, Portugal
Hiking from Cape Girao to Lido, passing through Câmara de Lobos, allows us to get to know various locations in Madeira with the tranquility that only walking allows.
Portugal
Alheira or farinheira, two Portuguese sauseges.
Alheira and farinheira, two different sausages you can only find in Portugal. Find about their origins, differences, and how to ccok them.
Portugal
Pataniscas and codfish cakes, Portugal
Pataniscas and codfish cakes (pastéis de bacalhau) are among the most typical snacks in Portugal.
About David Monteiro
Welcome to the digital doorway of discovery! I can be your gateway to unforgettable adventures across the captivating landscapes of Portugal and Spain.
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The objective of this website
This website aims to be a repository of my texts and photos, mostly related to the tours I’ve been leading.
You will find information about Portugal, Spain, and Cape Verde the regions where I guide.
Collaboration with other projects
Although I have a company (Iberactive), I’m always open to joining other projects, opening new destinations for client companies, or working with other travel agencies.
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Questions and answers
Please access the page “Questions and answers about traveling to Portugal” for questions and answers about traveling to Portugal and Spain.