Running in Portugal
Pincha aquí para la versión en castellano Going for a run while on vacation is a practical way to get to know a place a little better—to squeeze the most out of the tourist experience, if you will. It has become a habit of mine to pack running shoes (if they fit) whenever I go on a trip. This recent trip to Lisbon was no exception, and I used them for the three routes that I summarize in these notes. The first run was in a protected area called the Passadiço Mata do Medos , located about a 10 or 15-minute drive from where we were staying. You can see the exact location on the route map attached below (red path). It is a fairly short trail running along a boardwalk connecting three viewpoints. These viewpoints, perched on the cliff face, offer beautiful views of the Atlantic coast. The boardwalk we ran on is simple and rustic, barely a meter and a half or two wide, raised a few centimeters off the sandy ground, partially covered by grasses. I suppose its m...