Flowers, history, nature and gastronomy, what more could you ask for?
The beginning of March is already announcing the irremediable for some, and the desirable for others. Spring is just around the corner and, although some have a love-hate relationship with this station, we all agree that it is the most beautiful of the year . Especially, because it is capable of creating natural shows like the one in the Festival of Almond Blossoms in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, in Portugal.
The flowering of these trees gives off a beauty that will make you a click away! throughout the weekend. yes to it the history, the heritage, the gastronomy and the splendor that this region keeps , the result is the perfect express getaway for connect with nature and disconnect from the world.
Spring has never been so magical!
**SPRING SPELL**
Unsurprisingly, this event has become so popular that the municipality has turned it into a real spring festival . On Saturday morning, to start this floral journey, visitors will embark on a walk along one of its routes, discovering how the almond blossoms invade the valleys.
Suddenly, one of those magical events occurs that combines a feeling of happiness and that rare nostalgia that invades us before such beauty. The flowers of the almond trees merge with the landscapes of the valleys, crossed by the Douro, Côa or Águeda rivers. . At that moment, the show stops being a show to become a work of art, in which pinks and whites become the star tones.
THE PERFECT GETAWAY
After being enchanted by those events that only nature is capable of giving, all you have left is Get to know Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo in depth, perhaps one of the best ways to learn about Portuguese traditions and customs . Now yes, put away the camera and get carried away by the festive atmosphere that the region will breathe during the weekend.
To the rhythm of the music, the first thing you should know is gastronomy . It is already known that the best way to integrate into a destination is through the stomach. The first stop will be Fair of Regional Products in the Municipal Market , in which producers and artisans make available to visitors the local artisan and gastronomic products, whose protagonists are wines, oil, honey, sweets or compotes.
The landscape of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo is dyed pink and white.
With a full stomach it's time to soak up the heritage of the region , knowing its history street by street. This municipality is recognized as one of the Historic Villages of Portugal, due to its relationship with medieval times and, therefore, its allusions throughout the town. To enter a journey through time, you just have to visit monuments such as the Castle of Castelo Rodrigo or the Monastery of Santa Maria de Aguiar.
Finally, to make your trip a 360º experience, take a deep breath and soak up the fresh air that nature around you gives off. You can visit nature reserves such as Faia Brava or Douro Internacional, admire the Portuguese fauna from the Albufera de Santa Maria de Aguiar, even go hiking or jeep tours through the Sierra de la Marofa , for the more adventurous.
Definitely, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo wins the prize for the most complete getaway , but also to the closest one, just three and a half hours from Madrid. This year, anticipate the beginning of spring and welcome it in the shade of the almond trees!
The flowering merges with landscapes that leave you breathless.