Portugal
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Have an unforgettable adventure in Portugal: the Via Ferrata de Santa Maria da Feira.
Imagine scaling a cliff face while a medieval castle towers above you, and modern city buzzes quietly in the distance. Welcome to Via Ferrata de Santa Maria da Feira, a unique climbing route where history, urban life, and outdoor adventure intersect—just 30 minutes south of Porto. This via ferrata isn’t buried deep in a national park or clinging to a remote mountainside. Instead, it’s right in the heart of northern Portugal’s urban-rural fringe. That’s what makes it so special: it’s wild, accessible, and full of surprises. Whether you’re a first-timer looking for a safe and exciting introduction to via ferratas, or a seasoned climber in need of a quick vertical…
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Conquer the Via Ferrata de Penalva do Castelo
Welcome to Via Ferrata de Penalva do Castelo, one of Portugal’s most exhilarating vertical adventures, tucked into the dramatic terrain of the Viseu District. Deep in the heart of Portugal, far from the coastal crowds and tourist trails, there’s a place where granite cliffs rise above vineyards, rivers snake through valleys, and adventure clings—literally—to the rock. This isn’t just a climb—it’s a journey through stone, steel, and silence, where every rung leads to another panoramic payoff and every ledge feels like a secret shared between you and the mountain. Where is Penalva do Castelo? Located in Portugal’s Centro Region, Penalva do Castelo is a small town in the district of…
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A thrilling adventure: The Via Ferrata of Castelo de Vide.
In the rolling hills of Portugal’s Alentejo region lies Castelo de Vide, a medieval town steeped in charm and in the shadows of the São Mamede Mountains. Known for its cobbled streets, Jewish quarter, and castle ruins, this hilltop town is now drawing a new wave of visitors—not just for its history, but for the vertical adventure that awaits just outside its walls. Welcome to the Via Ferrata de Castelo de Vide—Portugal’s first illuminated via ferrata and one of the most scenic and accessible fixed climbing routes in the country. Where Old Stone Meets Steel Cable Castelo de Vide sits on the edge of Parque Natural da Serra de São…
