Alentejo
Portuguese cork, a world class product
The cork stopper is the first thing we see when we open a bottle of good wine, and there is a 50% chance of it being a Portuguese cork.
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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Alentejo
Elvas, Portugal
Elvas is located close to the border and fought to maintain Portugal’s independence and its history. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Portugal
Portuguese Rooster, a Portuguese icon
The Galo de Barcelos, the Barcelos Rooster, or the Portuguese Rooster is one of the icons of Portugal. Was it always been like this? What does it mean?
Alentejo
Sines, much more than the harbor and the beach
Sines is a photogenic treasure and the birthplace of one of Portugal’s most celebrated figures: Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese navigator.
Historic Villages
Sortelha, Portugal
Surmounted by a castle built on a formidable crag at an altitude of 760 metres, Sortelha still retains its mediaeval appearance intact through the architecture of its rural granite houses.
Alentejo
Wine cellar Herdade do Frexo, Alentejo, Portugal
Herdade do Freixo Wine Cellar uniquely blends universal architecture and the region’s captivating landscape.
Alentejo
Hiking to Baleeira Beach, Sesimbra, Portugal
Hiking to Baleeira Beach, Sesimbra, Portugal. A hike with a sea landscape as background and the possibility of a swim in the ocean.
Historic Villages
Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal
Castelo Rodrigo, from its lofty hilltop position, is a small village that looks down over the plateau stretching eastward to Spain.
Spain
Picos da Europa – Walking the river Cares Gorge, Spain
Picos da Europa: Walking the River Cares Gorge is the most iconic walking trail in the Picos de Europa, Spain.
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.