Festival's in Tomar
In February they have the carnival in Tomar
Local Artisan fares on every weekend, hosting many vegan stalls
Car boot and craft stalls in the beautiful park mouchao 2nd sunday every month
The Orange Festival at the Convent
Park Mouchao with host the soup festival early May
The local village festas start June
Our festa is in August
The live Statues in September
The famous Nut Festival in October
Switching on the Christmas lights
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Pick your own fruit
Here in Portugal fruit grows in abundance. All around you will find fig, plum, pear, peach, blackberries, apples and citrus fruits.
Its great to go walking and eating fresh fruit from the trees. -
Juicing
With all this wonderful fruit to pick, its great to juice in the mornings.
What a good way to start your day -
Healthy dips
Lunches dont have to be boring.
Beetroot humous
Broad bean pate
Greek salads
Homemade soups
FOREST BATHING..Reconnecting to mother Nature to feel better in mind, body and soul is one of the most healthiest activities you can do.
A new trend known as Forest Bathing has been practiced since the 1980s.
During the forest walks, participants breathe in essential oils known as Phytoncides, naturally from the trees.
Our bodies relaxing reaction, absorbing through the skin, breathing it in like a little aromatherapy.
The health benefits of Forest Bathing are..
Quality of air
Blood presure is calmer
Healthier intestinal activity
Regulated heart beats
Boosts white blood cells to strengthen your immune system.
JOIN CAROLYN FOREST BATHING ON ONE OF THE FREE GUIDED WALKS.
SWIM WILD AND FREE
Enjoy the natural beauty of the countryside and a whole host of health benefits by taking a dip in nature's invigorating lakes, rivers, and streams.
Wild swimming will boost your mood, works wonders for your immune system and makes you feel fantastic.
Swimming itself is incredibly healing.
Water supports you in a weightless state, without adding pressure on your joints.
Cold water gets your heart pumping and circulation moving better.
CYCLING
Why not take advantage of a bike for hire.
Try something new today.
Grab your bike as it's time to embrace your sense of adventure.
Studies show that new experiences and going somewhere different make you feel happier.
Not only this,it also interrupts the flow of your daily life, which has the effect of slowing time and helping you to see life in a more positive light.
Taking in the beautiful scenery along the way.
POWER WALKING
It's not all about walking fast, but a way of walking quicker than your normal stroll. Breathing more deeply, being more active and demanding more oxygen to the bloodstream.
Its really beneficial to the lymphatic system, cleaning toxins from the body, reducing stress, keeping you leaner and fitter.
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