Anyone from Brazil rarely has the experience of experiencing snow. Icefalls are rare and only happen occasionally in the south of the country. In Portugal, it’s different: every winter, the Serra da Estrela region provides a white spectacle between the months of December and February. On the first day of this winter, several Portuguese cities dawned with a thick layer of ice.
To perform the dream of many immigrants to experience snowBrazilian tourist guide Lucas Diniz promotes excursions leaving Lisbon towards the mountains. To the DN Brazilhe says that the majority of customers are Brazilian men and women who have recently arrived in Portugal, who want to live the experience for the first time.
“It’s a very memorable moment”, he tells the newspaper. The tour guide started the tours last winter, and they were a success. “Many don’t want to leave there”, adds the immigrant.
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This winter, he has already gone on an excursion and is keeping an eye on the weather forecast. When there is an indication of snow, registration for the tour opens, with two vans available on each trip. He adds that, to go, you need to be prepared with thermal gloves, coat and boots, as temperatures are close to freezing or even below that.
Departure from Lisbon is early, at 6:00 am, from Praça do Rossio, returning in the late afternoon. The tour includes a visit to the tower, the cable car and the Bread Museum. The cost is 85 euros per person. The route from the capital to the top of the mountain, 300 kilometers, It lasts approximately three hours, time that may vary depending on road conditions. Reservations can be made by calling 911 112 165.
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