Welcome to B&B Casa Carvalhal in Góis. Our accommodation is situated in a beautiful area surrounded by mountains, forests, and rivers. Here, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the Portuguese countryside while having the opportunity to take part in numerous activities in the surrounding area.
We made it through January, which means it’s time to put away resolutions you won’t keep and nurture the habit that will stick: more travel.
Health and wellness experts have determined that taking multiple vacations a year is beneficial to your overall well-being. To actually decompress, though, you’ll want to go somewhere with room to breathe. Crowds have clogged up Paris, Rome and Tokyo, especially in the high seasons.
To plan a trip away from the pack, we asked industry experts for their favorite under-the-radar destinations. We also considered our collective travels, putting a premium on opportunities to spot wildlife, sample local cooking, relax by the water and commune with nature.
The Schist Villages, Portugal
Tucked into mountainsides, through scenic valleys and snaking rivers, the Schist Villages (or Aldeias do Xisto, in Portuguese) is a network of 27 quaint towns. The villages — which date back to the 12th century and are named after the stone with which they were built — are particularly popular with hikers, bikers and nature lovers.
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The other mentioned destinations
Bracciano, Italy,
Fukui, Japan
Asheville, N.C.
Dhërmi, Albania
Popayán, Colombia
Orkney Islands, Scotland
Isla Holbox, Mexico
Tairawhiti Gisborne, New Zealand
Fredericksburg, Tex.
Toledo District, Belize
Sumba, Indonesia
