Cernache do Bom Jardim, a wonderfull place located in the interior of Portugal close to Castelo Branco that can match the paradisiac islands of the pacific or the quiet lakes of America.
In there, you can do everything, from boatrips in the lake, kayaking, sunbathing, nightlife, relax and eat great food for great prices.
I've went with two friends and we only spent three days there but trust me, it is definitly worth to stay longer.
Cernache do Bom Jardim is located close to Zêzere river and between two dams, so the waters are very calm, warm and full of things to do.
It is great for kids, familys, romantic trips, relaxing ones or even for adventurous people. You'll never get bored there.
The climate is good in the summer, it is the best time to visit as the winters are a little bit harsh on this side, very cold and you cannot enjoy anything from the river. But during the summer, temperatures can go up to 30 something and it is very cool to wake up in the morning and feel the sun on your face toghether with the smell of the river and it's surroundings.
The locals are the most wonderful people, they will recieve you with open arms and show you everything, give you the best tips about the region, where to go, what to see, where to eat etc.
The region is marvelous as well, lots of small villages around the river with a special word for Dornes, a typical village where people go and don't wanna leave anymore. It was also where a portuguese movie was filmed, based on the village and portuguese typicall things.
This is a region that was once dominated by the Templar Knights, very close to Tomar, one of the main Templar "bases", and so full of Templar trace elements such as the 6 side templar tower in Dornes village. If you like history, specially Templar history, this is a place to visit!
We got luky because when we went to visit Cernache do Bom Jardim, there was a food festival, more specifically a snail festival. There were all types of snails, a huge amount of recipes, delicious wines and dishes. And there are throught the year severall of this festivals, such as the beer mug festival, where you can buy a local beer mug and enjoy yourself through the day/night.
To get there it is not easy, the best thing to do is to fly either to Lisbon or Porto and rent a car. The trip there is wonderful through the mountains and the pinewoods. If you canot rent a car you can allways take a train or bus to Entroncamento, Sertã or Castelo Branco and from there try to get a connection to Cernache do Bom Jardim, but i think it will cost you a little bit more.
But this is a wonderfull place, definitly worth a visit, everyone will love it!! Either with friends, familly or in a romantic trip, you will not regret it!!
I'll leave you with some more of my photos, hope it will give you the feelings to go and visit.
See you next time bye!
Até á próxima, adeus!
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