Visit Portugal - Vale de Couce

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Today, I’m taking you along on a peaceful early morning hike through the stunning Vale de Couce forest. Take in the beautiful views of the River Ferreira, and enjoy the quiet serenity that only a morning walk in nature can provide.

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One of my favourite ways to reconnect with nature is through an early morning hike. I woke up just as the sun was starting to make its way above the horizon, eager to explore the beautiful Vale de Couce forest. With my backpack ready, a water bottle in hand, and a pair of sturdy hiking boots, I set off for what I knew would be a refreshing and calming morning hike. There's something uniquely special about venturing into the forest in the early hours of the day, when the world is still quiet, and the only sound you hear is the rustling of leaves and the gentle trickle of the nearby river.

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Uma das minhas formas favoritas de me reconectar com a natureza é através de um passeio matinal. Acordei quando o sol começava a surgir no horizonte, ansioso por explorar a bela floresta de Vale de Couce. Com a mochila pronta, uma garrafa de água na mão e um par de botas resistentes, parti para o que sabia que seria uma caminhada matinal refrescante e calmante. Há algo de singularmente especial em aventurar-se na floresta às primeiras horas do dia, quando o mundo ainda está calmo e o único som que se ouve é o farfalhar das folhas e o suave gotejar do rio ali perto.

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The moment I stepped out of my house, I was greeted by the cool morning air. It was the kind of fresh air that makes you feel truly awake, filling your lungs with energy and pushing you forward into the day. The temperature was on the cooler side, but in a refreshing way. These late summer and early autumn mornings are starting to get cooler, especially at this time of day. The mornings now have a hint of autumn, with a subtle chill that makes a jacket feel just right but not too much. It's that perfect balance between warmth and coolness, ideal conditions for a peaceful walk in the forest.

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No momento em que saí de casa, fui recebido pelo ar fresco da manhã. Era o tipo de ar fresco que nos faz sentir verdadeiramente despertos, enchendo os pulmões de energia e impulsionando o dia. A temperatura estava mais fria, mas de uma forma refrescante. Estas manhãs de final de verão e início de outono começam a ficar mais frias, especialmente a esta hora do dia. As manhãs têm agora um toque de outono, com um frio subtil que faz com que um casaco fique perfeito, mas não demasiado. É aquele equilíbrio perfeito entre calor e frescura, condições ideais para um passeio tranquilo na floresta.

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As I entered the forest, the dense green canopy above me immediately provided a soothing contrast to the open skies. The rich greens of the trees and underbrush formed a vivid backdrop and the sunlight filtering through the branches created patches of brightness on the forest floor. The combination of the deep green of the forest with the vibrant blue of the sky above was simply breathtaking.

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Quando entrei na floresta, a densa copa verde acima de mim proporcionou imediatamente um contraste suave com o céu aberto. O verde rico das árvores e a vegetação rasteira formavam um cenário vívido e a luz solar filtrada pelos ramos criava manchas de brilho no solo da floresta. A combinação do verde profundo da floresta com o azul vibrante do céu era simplesmente de cortar a respiração.

I walked along a narrow trail, the dirt path winding between thick clusters of trees and shrubs. The ground was soft beneath my feet and every step felt like a connection with the earth. Every now and then, the path would open up, revealing breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, rolling hills, dense forests and the clear blue sky stretching out as far as the eye could see.

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Percorri um trilho estreito, o caminho de terra batida serpenteando entre densos aglomerados de árvores e arbustos. O chão era macio debaixo dos meus pés e cada passo parecia uma ligação com a terra. De vez em quando, o caminho abria-se, revelando vistas deslumbrantes da paisagem circundante, colinas ondulantes, florestas densas e o céu azul claro que se estendia até onde a vista alcançava.

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One of the most enchanting aspects of hiking through Vale de Couce is the proximity to the beautiful River Ferreira. As I continued my hike, I eventually reached a spot where the trees parted, and the river came into full view. The River Ferreira winds its way through the valley, providing a serene and peaceful backdrop to the surrounding forest.

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Um dos aspetos mais encantadores do passeio pedestre por Vale de Couce é a proximidade com o belo Rio Ferreira. Ao continuar a minha caminhada, cheguei finalmente a um local onde as árvores se dividiam e o rio era totalmente visível. O Rio Ferreira serpenteia pelo vale, proporcionando um cenário sereno e tranquilo à floresta circundante.

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The sight of the river sparkling in the sunlight, with the green forest on one side and the blue sky above, was simply mesmerising. I couldn't resist taking a few pictures, trying to capture the beauty of the scene, though no photograph could truly do justice to the feeling of being there in person. The contrast between the lush greenery of the forest and the calm blueo of the sky made for a perfect natural composition.

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A visão do rio a brilhar à luz do sol, com a floresta verde de um lado e o céu azul por cima, era simplesmente hipnotizante. Não resisti a tirar algumas fotografias, tentando captar a beleza da cena, embora nenhuma fotografia pudesse realmente fazer justiça à sensação de estar ali pessoalmente. O contraste entre o verde exuberante da floresta e o azul calmo do céu criava uma composição natural perfeita.

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I noticed how the path would sometimes climb steeply, only to descend again into gentle valleys. These natural undulations made the hike all the more engaging and added to the sense of adventure. Every bend in the trail revealed something new, a hidden glade, a particularly beautiful tree, or a distant view of the valley.

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Notei como o caminho por vezes subia abruptamente, apenas para descer novamente em vales suaves. Estas ondulações naturais tornaram a caminhada ainda mais envolvente e aumentaram o sentido de aventura. Cada curva do trilho revelava algo novo, uma clareira escondida, uma árvore particularmente bonita ou uma vista distante do vale.

The physical challenge of the hike was also part of its charm. Feeling the burn in my legs as I climbed uphill and the satisfaction of reaching the top of a rise made the journey all the more rewarding. The cool morning air kept me refreshed, and the forest provided plenty of shade from the warming sun. By midmorning, the temperature had started to rise, but it was still pleasantly mild just enough to make me appreciate the occasional cool breeze that would sweep through the trees.

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O desafio físico da caminhada também fez parte do seu encanto. Sentir o ardor nas pernas enquanto subia a colina e a satisfação de chegar ao topo de uma colina tornaram a viagem ainda mais gratificante. O ar fresco da manhã manteve-me revigorado e a floresta proporcionou muita sombra do sol quente. A meio da manhã, a temperatura começou a subir, mas ainda estava agradavelmente amena, apenas o suficiente para me fazer apreciar a ocasional brisa fresca que soprava por entre as árvores.

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The early morning hours, with their cool air and soft light, had been the perfect time to explore the forest!!

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As primeiras horas da manhã, com o seu ar fresco e luz suave, foram o momento perfeito para explorar a floresta!!

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Wow! This is so captivating!
It must have been a fantastic experience witnessing when the parting of the trees and the river coming into full view 😊. That's one thing about nature, it has a way of bringing to us such beautiful memories.
I also love the beautiful shots taken...I can't wait to see more adventures and travel tips.

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