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Learn how Portugal kept time for the world

Before atomic clocks, the world’s time was set at only three places in the world, including what is now the Manuel de Barros Astronomical Observatory. The key was a fascinating instrument called the mirror meridian circle. I’ll show you how it works. • Step into the dome housing the mirror meridian circle, where we’ll explore its fascinating history and its role in setting the world’s time by precisely observing the stars. • After observing the meridian circle and its mechanics up close, experience the awe of the dome opening to reveal the sky above. • We’ll close with a summary of the significance of what we’ve learned and a Q&A session. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of the connection between astronomy, timekeeping, and Portugal’s scientific heritage.

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Explore Sintra’s botanical garden with the Plant Doctor

Discover the biodiversity of Portugal’s most temperate and scenic region, Sintra, with a garden designer and plant stylist. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the native plants that thrive in this unique microclimate and learn essential horticultural techniques you can use at home. • Begin with an introduction to Sintra’s botanical garden, gaining insights into its unique biodiversity and how it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I’ll guide you through the area’s plants and their ecological significance. • Practice pruning, propagating, and potting techniques with native plants, using sustainable methods I’ve honed through years of study and practice. • Discuss plant care tips and styling ideas to bring natural beauty into your indoor and outdoor spaces. Learn how to incorporate elements of biodiversity into your home gardens. You’ll leave with a deep appreciation of Portugal’s biodiversity, practical gardening knowledge, and a sustainable, 3D-printed plant pot as a memento of your experience.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Rollerskating tour across Lisbon with a professional skater

We’ll meet at Campo das Cebolas, a modern square where contemporary design meets history. We’ll start by getting our skates on, adjusting our gear, and warming up. • I’ll help you master the basics : moving forward, stopping, and turning, while making sure you feel comfortable and confident. • Street skating through Lisbon: we’ll head to the Miradouro do Rio Tejo for amazing views, then glide under the iconic arches of Praça do Comércio. Feel the freedom of skating through the city! • We’ll finish at Praça do Comércio, where I’ll give you tips on practicing safely and suggestions for other routes to explore.

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Cold plunge and breathwork on the Porto coast

Experience a revitalizing journey on Porto’s Atlantic coastline, guided by an expert who will lead you through breathwork and cold-water immersion for a truly rejuvenating adventure. • Begin with a calming breathwork session on the sandy shore, designed to reduce stress, boost energy, and prepare your body for the invigorating dip ahead. I’ll teach you foundational breathing techniques to use in and out of the water. • Step into the chilly waters of the Atlantic, letting its cool embrace awaken your senses and leave you feeling refreshed and alive. I’ll offer personalized guidance throughout to ensure you’re comfortable and safe. • Unwind after your swim with a warm herbal tea, soothing your body and enhancing the restorative benefits of the session, and a reflective closing circle to share insights. You'll leave feeling energized, grounded, and connected to Porto’s stunning coastline.

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Tour the Tagus River with a marine conservationist

Join me for a memorable journey starting at the iconic Praça do Comércio, where we’ll gather to begin our adventure. From there, we’ll stroll along the picturesque Tagus River, soaking in stunning views and the vibrant atmosphere of Lisbon’s waterfront. As we do a river walk towards the magnificent 25th of April Bridge, I’ll share my personal story and the inspiration behind my passion for ocean conservation. You’ll hear captivating tales of the Tagus River, its historical significance, and the vital role it plays in our ecosystem. - Connect and Reflect: Along the way, feel free to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations about marine conservation and the interconnectedness of art and nature. - To cap off our experience, we’ll stop at a charming MAAT museum. By the end of our walk, you'll leave with not just a deeper appreciation for the Tagus River and its stories, but also a sweet memory of our time together.

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Zero-to-ollie skateboarding lesson at iconic Casa De Musica

This personalized, confidence-building skateboarding lesson will introduce you to the energy, history, and community spirit of Porto’s thriving skateboarding scene. I’ll provide your board and safety equipment. • I’ll ask about your skateboarding background, if any. After I demonstrate how to stand, balance, and push, it’s your turn! I’ll guide you as you step onto the board and start to feel how it moves. • Next, I’ll teach you how to control the board, turn, and stop, offering tips and encouragement as you practice. When you’re ready, I’ll introduce you to a beginner-friendly trick such as an ollie. Throughout our time together, I’ll share stories about Porto skating, both past and present. • You’ll have time to hone your favorite moves or tricks with my guidance. We’ll wrap things up by reflecting with coffee and pasteis de nata at the bar inside Casa da Música. You’ll leave with an appreciation for Porto’s skateboarding scene, some tips on exploring it further, and newfound confidence in your abilities.

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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 6891 reviews

This is SINTRA - a Day to Remember !

Hey Guys! We´re Duarte & Dream Team and we´re excited to host you in our confy Minivans filled w/ Homemade Cookies made by DUARTE´S MOM ! -- CAUTION -- If you´re looking for a highly touristy Experience that goes to Pena Palace and want to "follow the herd" this is not for you ;) But if you like to be tourists but also love to sneak into smaller and untouristy spots and get a complete view of the Real Sintra in one day... welcome onboard! Our ingredients are Epic Vibes, Funky Music & Sintra´s Outstanding Beauty! Famous for Culture and Unique Landscapes, Sintra is too epic to be missed! From Palaces to a stunning coast, ending in a Fairy Tale Forest, it is so much more than you expect... And it´s our duty to show that! *OUR STOPS* : - PICKUP in "Praça dos Restauradores" in Lisbon - Regaleira Palace - our EXPERTISE (Tickets EXCLUDED but Guided Tour INCLUDED) - Driving in Small Villages - Yummie Traditional Lunch in a local village (Aprox. 22€ a Full Meal! - Excluded) - Wandering in a Local Beach (20 min) - Cabo da Roca (Europe´s Most Western Point) - Enchanted Forest - where Elfs live! - Portuguese Liquors Taste - SWEET surprise - We love to be "Sugar Daddies" ! - - WE DON'T GO TO PENA PALACE - - (Private Tours we can go instead if asked in advance) We can´t wait to ride with you on roads we call home! * ALWAYS SEND US A MESSAGE IF YOU DON´T SEE AVAILABILITY ! :)

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviews

Mindfulness with Horses and Natur

Mindfulness with Horses We will learn to enjoy the present moment with horses and nature. I will teach you about the horses, what they do day by day, how they live, what they like, we will contact them, we will feed them, we will feel their presence as an animal of power, we will comb and caress them and embrace them if we wish, we will do meditation , exercises of body or bioenergetic awareness, attention to the present moment, walk with them and enjoy the mountains and nature. All the exercises will be adapted to the group and to the weather, the activity will be done even if it rains or it is hot because the horses eat every day and it is good to enjoy them at all times! Horses are animals that help us with their energy and presence to find ourselves better with ourselves, improve our self-esteem and our relationships, come with friends, partner and / or family! Other things to note From the center of Madrid you can come by public transport, you have a bus that leaves you at the door of the farm (stop "La Ponderosa" in El Boalo, the bus driver can help you) the 672 that departs from Moncloa metro or 724 from Plaza de Castilla or you can come by car or rental

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 241 reviews

Horse Riding in Madrid Natural Park

The Natural Park Sierra del Guadarrama offers incredible and rugged landscapes of breathtaking beauty. We will ride a horses on the private land/Ranch belonging to my families for three generations in Madrid Moutains. Thanks to our riding trails across the Sierra, led by our expert guides, you will discover all those unspoilt settings and enjoy a time of adventure and fun. The trails were a mix of dirt roads, rocky pathways, and grassy, bushy uphills. The group are small and we have horses for all kinds of riders from novices to accomplished. If you don't see a date or time that works Send me a message and I'll check if it is possible You want make something longer with a picnic ?? Then Check this New Experience "Long Horse Riding Madrid Natural Park" https://www.airbnb.es/experiences/1254591 Other things to note Our horses live freedom in the countryside, we have no stables and there are no bathrooms for rider Please, note you should feel comfortable getting on or off a horse by yourself. Wear comfortable shoes. Maximum weight to do this experience: 95kg Minimum two riders

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1582 reviews

Husky House coffee with dogs

A unique opportunity to visit famous dog cafe of Barcelona with 4 Siberian husky. What are we gonna do? Play, pet and receive paw shakes and tons of love... all while chilling in our amazing caffe in the city center. If you are a dog lover this is the best place for you. Some even say it's heaven! We have 3 husky boys and 1 husky girl who are very friendly, love to be pet and to be with people! Not only you receive positive emotions and vivid impressions, dogs also receive them from you as well! In the company of cheerful, kind, strong, smart and beautiful fluffy huskies you will learn: - The history of the breed - Funny stories about each of our dogs - Tips and tricks on how to raise a healthy and happy dog And last, but not least - you can take as many pictures as you want. We're also going to help you do some of them, showing off our dogs' modeling skills.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 704 reviews

Caminito del Rey from Malaga with picnic

8h30: We depart from MALAGA ACTIVA TOURS meeting point in the city center: calle cerezuela n3. 50 min drive in the 8 passangers van. 9h20: We start the hike in Caminito del Rey. We discover the natural park, the landscape, wildlife and history. Easy hike, no steep. Multiple stops for explanations and photos. 12h15: Finish of the walk. Picnic time with some local products. 12h45: We take the shuttle bus of the natural park. 13h15: Drive back to Malaga with the van. 14h15: Finish of the excursion in Malaga city center. COMING IN LOW SEASON? TEXT ME IF YOU WANT A DISCOUNT. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PICKED UP AT YOUR ACCOMODATION? TEXT ME... I CAN PICK YOU UP AND CHARGE YOU A FAIR PRICE BASED ON HOW FAR YOU ARE FROM MALAGA CENTER. STAYING IN TORREMOLINOS, BENALMADENA OR FUENGIROLA? MEETING POINT IS THREE MINUTES WALK FROM THE LAST TRAIN STATION IN MALAGA (ALAMEDA). NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU ARE AFRAID OF HEIGHTS OR IF YOU HAVE VERTIGO. SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT ALLOWED. TEXT ME IN CASE YOU NEED OTHER DAYS NOT AVAILABLE.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 297 reviews

Best sunset hike around/in Málaga

We will take a 22 minutes bus ride from the bus stop ‘‘Malaga centro’’ in the direction of El Palo. Afterwards we will walk 40 minutes through the neighborhood and 40 minutes throught the mountain to the top. Where we will be able to admire the views of the sea and the city. The hiking will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with breaks if will be necessary. We will reach the summit shortly before sunset to enjoy the magical view of the city, mountains, sea and if the weather would be good we will be able to see also the African continent. Incredible photos are guaranteed. We will be going back by the same route.. Other things to note Travelers need to have comfortable clothes and shoes, a water, a snack and if they want a camera. It would be wonderful to remember this incredible view, sunset and experience.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 244 reviews

Hike in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park

If you want to explore an authentic and local side of Madrid absolutely different of Madrid's center full of tourist I recomend you come with me!! We will hike a minimun of 3,5 hours and visit the village and the Castle of Manzanares el Real from outside. We can go earlier if you wish. Just tell me when you prefer! I'm never in a hurry when I'm in the mountain so the hike can be longer if you wish :) We will meet in Plaza Castilla where we will take a bus direct to mountains (45 min bus duration) We will do a beautiful mountain hike in the National Park following the river and felling the beautiful mountains and landscapes. Also we will visit the village and the castle of Manzanares el Real which is a palace-fortress of late medieval origin. *Note: We will visit the castle from outside. We used to visit it from the garden that surrounds it but that won't be possible until the recent problem with the licences is resolved.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 988 reviews

Exclusive horseriding in Algarve

*** WEIGHT LIMIT 90KG *** Me and my wife are the only ones in Algarve taking the horses directly to the place of the trail ride instead of just riding around the stables. The ride we provide in this experience takes place through the woods and along the coastline of João Darens, called by many "the last green spot where the woods kiss the ocean". Two easy steps to enjoy this experience : we will send you the coordenates when you book the experience and we will meet you there with the horses, ready to go! Other things to note: I am a horse lover therefore I have an animal friendly policy, my horses don't use any metal bits on their mouths, unless they are still in training, only work two hours a day five days a week and my guests must be under 90kg. No experience with horses is required as no trots or canters are involved in this scenic ride.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 450 reviews

Hike an amazing Canyon and White Village with Sunset

All my tours are very exclusive groups only Up to 4 people!! (If your group is bigger let me know) I'll pick you up in Málaga city center -see "meeting point"- and will transport you to the white town (50 minutes drive), where we will start the tour. (IF YOU CAN TRANSPORT YOURSELF TO THE WHITE TOWN, WITH A CAR, LET ME KNOW SO I CAN OFFER A DISCOUNT). DURING SUMMER IS JUST HOT DURING THE FIRST SECTION OF HIKING AND WITH SOME COOL SHADE AREAS THERE. THEN JUST WARM IN THE SHADE. DURING WITER IS NOT THAT COLD USUALLY. CHECK WITH ME THE WEATHER IF ANY DOUBT. We'll start the tour in the center of the picturesque whitehouse village, where I'll take you through the most beautiful streets and squares, and then, passing by an old arab canal and walking through a 4'5 kms path of beautiful landscapes and getting finally into the gorgeous Canyon where we'll do a little picnic, usually Next to the natural spring pools. Total lenght of the tour is 10 kms walking (hike is back and forward + small walk in the village) On the way we can see wild goats if we are a bit lucky On the way back we'll enjoy the sunset views (it's wide open views the whole hike) and we'll finish with a drink together on a local bar before driving back to Malaga city center (50 minutes drive). IT'S NOT THE PLAN TO BE WALKING IN THE DARK (I'LL BRING HEAD LAMPS ANYWAY, JUST IN CASE!)

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 2525 reviews

Sintra Jeep Safari <> Lisbon Pick Up - The Original

—//— All aboard the ONE & ONLY, the REAL Sintra Jeep Safari. Don't settle with copycats. Support original ideas and true entrepreneurship. —//— (This is a twin tour of "SINTRA JEEP SAFARI - THE ORIGINAL" but includes the pick up in Lisbon) Climb aboard one of our vintage Portuguese 4x4s and in just one day you’ll explore the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira, eat a traditional Portuguese lunch (with wine, of course), cruise off-road through Sintra’s lush forests, and emerge at the seaside cliffs of mainland Europe’s westernmost point, Cabo da Roca. This is our most popular journey for a good reason! We are all about the journey, not just the destinations. This is why we love to go off-road, snap Polaroid pictures at the coast, play epic tunes all day long and give you the chance to taste Sintra’s traditional sweet pastry and Port wine We want you to finish your day feeling like you really know the place.