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Portugal - DAY 5

This day teachers and pupils were sightseeing the second biggest city in Portugal- Porto. It is located along the Douro river estuary in northern Portugal. Porto is one of the oldest European centres, and its historical core was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.

Among the architectural highlights of the city, Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) is the oldest surviving structure, together with the small romanesque Church of Cedofeita, the gothic Igreja de São Francisco (Church of Saint Francis), the remnants of the city walls, the São Bento Train Station inaugurated in

1916, the historical station is known for its tile (azulejo) panels that depict scenes of the History of Portugal. It is located in the Almeida Garret Square, in the centre of the city. It remains in regular use as a railway station, and the gardens of the Crystal Palace (Palácio de Cristal).

We could admire lots of bridges which span the Douro River between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. It was a really breath-taking impression.

After sightseeing we had lunch near the Douro river.

In the afternoon we had free time for shopping, more sightseeing and relaxing.

                                 SEE YOU IN LAS PALMAS!

Portugal - DAY 4

Whole Thursday was reserved for visiting Passadiços do Paiva. The Passadiços do Paiva, in Arouca, is a wooden walkway with about 8.7 kilometers, and is expected to build another 12 kilometers. It is one hour away from Porto.

Just perfect! Highly recommended! 👍💪

Portugal - DAY 3

During Wednesday both teachers and pupils had workshops.

Teachers had workshops on Interactive Boards held by teacher Paulo Vasconcelos.

Pupils worked on illustrating traditional Portuguese song ‘’Ora ponha aqui o seu pezinho’’ and they also learned how to sing it.

After workshops, we visited the Municipality. The President of Municipality gave a welcoming speech to the participating schools, accompanied by the Secretaries of the Municipality. The President talked enthusiastically about Cinfães’ romantic and beautiful landscapes, which we had an earlier taste of when walking through the town. He commented that it was a town of tradition, food and the best wine in the world.

We then presented gifts to the President, which represented each participating school’s country.

After lunch at school there were presentations on Traditional clothes. Teachers and pupils from each partner country presented traditional clothes from their region and country.

There was also an exhibition of postcards each partner made with symbols of their region and country.

Before the dinner there was a ceremony of giving certificates. All the participants received the certificates, souvenirs and gifts from the Headmaster and Manuel Pereira and coordinator Monica Ferreira.

Portugal - DAY 2

Tuesday was the day to visit Lamego. We visited Sanctuary Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. This famous church stands atop of Lamego. There is the monumental Baroque staircase (with 686 steps) that gives access to the sanctuary and is divided over several levels.

Presunteca is located in the sanctuary staircase, we tried wine, ham and cheese there.

 

We also visited the Cathedral of Lamego which was founded in 1129. It is a Gothic cathedral, retains the original square tower, but the rest of the architecture reflects the modifications made in the 16th and 18th centuries, including a Renaissance cloister with a dozen well-proportioned arches.


We had a walk to the Castle of Lamego. The breathtaking view over the Lamego was worth climbing through the old small streets of the ancient part of Lamego. There was also an impressive cistern there.

After lunch we visited The Lamego Museum. It is located in the historic center of the city of Lamego, in the former Episcopal Palace, a building rebuilt in the second half of the 18th century under the patronage of Bishop Manuel de Vasconcelos Pereira.

It was very interesting to visit Capuchinhas - In an old school outside the village of Campo Benfeito, four women surrounded by looms, linen and burel create unique and unique pieces, known and sold throughout the country.

Portugal - DAY 1

Our Portuguese coordinator, Monica Ferreira, and Headmaster of the school, Manuel Pereira, gave a warming welcome to all the participating countries with an accordion concert. 

We were then given a brief tour of the school, allowing us to see a number of different classes being taught.

After coffee break, Portuguese coordinator Monica Ferreira held a workshop for teachers and pupils on Valentine’s handkerchiefs. Valentine's handkerchief is a handkerchief made from a fine linen cloth or cotton scarf, embroidered with various motifs. It is a piece of handicraft and clothing typical of the Minho, being used by women of marriageable age.

After lunch at school, teachers had activity Guest teachers teach host pupils. Teachers from Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Spain and Greece visited one class and taught pupils their language and about their country.

Pupils had their activity: learning traditional Portuguese song ‘’Ora ponha aqui o seu pezinho’’.

 In the afternoon we walked through the beautiful Cinfães, enjoying the culture and scenery along the way, to the Serpa Pinto Museum.

The day was concluded with International dinner.