Visiting almond trees in bloom: a 15-kilometer walk through Vila Nova de Foz Côa

Visiting almond trees in bloom: a 15-kilometer walk through Vila Nova de Foz Côa

Times change, but the landscape still remains, which shows one of the main economic activities and the main tourist attraction in the region. The almond tree route in Vila Nova de Foz Côa also includes tasting regional products, figs with almonds, honey, cheese, ham accompanied by Douro wine.

Vila Nova de Foz Côa, in the district of Guarda, invites you to visit the almond trees in bloom these days. It is one of the main tourist attractions in the region.

We catch a ride with Margarida, who guides us on the tour of just over 15 kilometers.

We are in the Côa Valley and Douro Superior area, a natural heritage, at this time, in shades of white and pink. The flowers that appeared in February still survive, but not for long. They will soon bear fruit.

The natural spectacle that anticipates spring invites you to stop and observe the landscape and those who are part of it.

Silvio, the pastor, has been here since he was a child.

Times change, but the landscape still remains, which shows one of the main economic activities and the main tourist attraction in the region.

The almond tree route in Vila Nova de Foz Côa also includes tasting regional products, figs with almonds, honey, cheese, ham accompanied by Douro wine.

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