In Portugal, there are destinations that do not only live on the sun and the beach. Costa Verde, in the north of the country, is one of these places and is now starting to draw the attention of British tourists looking for natural landscapes and different experiences, moving away from the usual holidays in the Algarve, according to the Daily Express newspaper.
The rising green coast
With mountainous coastline, preserved beaches, small bathing resorts and pilgrimage rails, the green coast has remained out of the itinerary of most British tourists, who usually choose the south for their stays. However, according to the same source, in recent years there has been an increase in the presence of these visitors, especially between June and September.
Unlike the Algarve dry and prolonged climate, the north of the country has mild summers and cooler days. At this time, the average temperature is 18 ° C and the probability of rain is lower.
Beaches and nature
The coast of the region stands out for the wilder nature and the presence of estuaries that shape the sand and create scenarios often flanked by hills and dunes with pine trees, as referred to in the source mentioned above. Among the places pointed out by the British publication is Azurara, with extensive beach and gentle waves, suitable for families, and more isolated Ofir Norte, with thin sands influenced by the Cávado River.
Another highlight is Arda Beach, known among surf practitioners. The region is also part of the Santiago Way, a pilgrimage path that connects Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain, and can be followed from various coastal locations.
Access and Mobility
Porto marks the southern limit of Costa Verde, functioning as the main gateway. The red line of the metro connects the city to Póvoa de Varzim, which is a convenient base for exploring beaches and surf zones. The regional trains connect between Campanhã and Caminha station, near the Spanish border, in a route of approximately ninety minutes.
Local wine
The region is also known for the green wine, of fresh profile and citrus notes. This product has been gaining notoriety, especially thanks to locally cultivated castes, which add identity to production, according to the newspaper.
It also knows that the term Verde Costa was popularized in the second half of the twentieth century to promote the region with foreign tourists, highlighting the abundant vegetation and contrast with the most arid coastal zones in the southern.
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