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Miami Herald
05-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Atlantic coastal trail in Portugal a slice of paradise for hikers
PORTO COVO, Portugual - Surfers all over the world hail Portugal's Atlantic Coast as one of the most exhilarating places to ride the waves. So a combined surfing and hiking holiday in Alentejo on Portugal's southern coastline would seem obvious. However, hikers making their way along the Trilho dos Pescadores quickly forget about surfing as they are wowed by the views along the Fishermen's Path. The long sandy São Torpes beach beckons at the south of the coastal town of Sines. Some may be more inclined to stop for awhile and sunbathe at this trailhead. Others do not succumb and heave their rucksack onto their back, lace up their boots and go hiking. The route has lots of beauty spots to reward you for the effort. Praia de Morgavel, Praia do Burrinho, Praia da Samoqueira are the enchanting names of just a few lonely bays and unspoiled beaches on the initial leg to Porto Covo. You may be tempted to linger but be warned - finding accommodation between the few fishing villages that mark the daily stages is impossible. After a fortnight of touring the Atlantic coast between Porto Covo and Cape of São Vicente on Portugal's south-western tip in a camper van with a friend, a tourist, Lukas Pauluhn from Würzburg in southern Germany, suggested surfers should avoid the Trilho dos Pescadores. The path requires perhaps a slightly masochistic streak coupled with an ability to withstand mental strain. The unabating, thunderous Atlantic breakers can be heard along the entire fishing trail, as the path winds over cliffs, through dunes and the odd sandy beach as well. "Europe's best surfing hotspots are here. The waves are great all year round and there are hardly any surfers in the water. And look at this beautiful, empty beach," he says, pointing from the cliff to the beach of Malhão, south of Porto Covo. Not for the faint-hearted The Fishermen's Path runs mainly through the Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina Nature Park. Hikers cross centuries-old paths that fishermen and village barnacle collectors still use today to get along the coast. "You're really hiking right by the sea all day," says Carmelo, a pensioner from Huesca, Spain. That's good because there is hardly any shade on the route. So at least the fresh sea breeze cools you down a bit, he pointed out. However, the narrow sandy paths are very close to the cliffs, some of which are close to 100 feet high, Carmelo remarked, adding: "You definitely can't be afraid of heights on this hiking trail." He and his wife, Adelina, definitely do not lack enthusiasm and were still toying with the idea of walking the entire Fishermen's Path to Lagos on the Algarve coast - a distance of 135 miles divided into 13 stages. From beach to mighty cliffs After Malhão beach, the path leads into an untouched dune landscape. This ever-changing scenery morphs from beaches to mighty cliffs as far as Vila Nova de Milfontes. The day ends with a refreshing swim in the Mira River followed by local delicacies and a glass of wine in the rustic Tasca do Celso wine bar in Vila Nova de Milfontes. This striking coastal village is a true eye-catcher with its whitewashed houses and Fort São Clemente built on the waterfront. Below the castle, a small ferry is on hand to cross the river and to save you a diversion over the inland bridge. The next stage to Almograve on the following day is quite short at 10 miles, but no less spectacular. On disembarking the ferry, we pass through cork oak forests. Later, yellow and pink flowers glow in the dunes as well as purple gorse carnations. Cistus, juniper and rosemary waft along the way until the path leads over Praia do Brejo Largo – another dazzling beach against a backdrop of overgrown rocks. The next day, we pass the small fishing port of Lapa das Pombas, after which the dunes turn red, yellow and white. The rocky landscape becomes more and more rugged. On the steep cliffs near the Cabo Sardão lighthouse, storks nest on the narrow rock slats that stretch down to the sea. The song of black throats or robins can be heard all day. The trail then branches off to the Herdade do Touril country hotel with a saltwater pool in which to bathe our weary bodies. A menu of hearty country food whets our appetites. The nearby village of Zambujeira do Mar gleams in glorious white atop a rocky cliff. A swim in the Atlantic Misty dew lends the rocky landscape en route to Odeceixe a mystical air. After a few kilometres, the path through a game reserve with zebras seems surreal. Several bathing spots line the way to the fishing village of Azenha do Mar. Now, the Ponta em Branco lookout is nigh with its panoramic vista of yet another beautiful beach. The section of the Trilho dos Pescadores through the Alentejo region ends in Praia de Odeceixe. Hikers are now about half way. Continue along the Algarve coast to Lagos, if you wish. Alternatively, stop and rest and take a dip in the Atlantic. And if that's too much of a swirl, stroll across the sandbank to the calmer riverbank where the Ribeira de Seixe washes the beach before flowing into the sea. _______ Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Matheus Cunha's dad drops huge Man Utd transfer clue ahead of £62.5m opportunity
Matheus Cunha's future continues to be a talking with Manchester United keen - and the Wolves star's father social media activity has offered a hint as to his thoughts Matheus Cunha's father has fuelled talk of a move to Manchester United via his social media activity. The Wolves star has caught the attention of several top clubs with the Red Devils making moves to check his availability. Cunha has been a leading light at Moilineux and has stood up as they've steered themselves clear of the relegation zone. The Brazilian signed a new deal in January, but it included clauses that make a summer exit possible. Those on the red half of Manchester are particularly keen on Cunha with his father liking a comment on social media. The Wolves star was photographed alongside his father, Carmelo; and team-mates Joao Gomes and Pedro Lima during a birthday bash. Carmelo shared the moment on Instagram and wrote: "Relaxed moment at Pedrinho Gomes' first birthday in Wolverhampton, UK." One of the comments on the post said "Welcome to United" - and Carmelo himself liked it. Sky Sports reported last month that Cunha has given United positive indications that he is interested in making the move to Old Trafford amid competition to trigger his £62.5million release clause. Ruben Amorim has made him a priority target this summer. Cunha suits the system Amorim uses and he is tipped to leave Wolves despite his recent commitment to the club. Vitor Pereira has made an instant impact at Molineux but Wolves have seen some of their top players move on when the bigger outfits have come calling - Matheus Nunes being a recent example when he headed to Manchester City. Pereira himself has offered no guarantees over whether Cunha will remain at the club. He said: "This is a crystal ball, looking into the future. I don't have this crystal ball. I cannot say that he will leave. "He is with us - committed with us - and we are happy with him. He has a high quality game, he is a special player. He is committed, with his teammates, to help the club do the best we can until the end of the season." United's budget is likely to rest on whether or not they can land Champions League qualification, which will come via a potential Europa League victory. Should they miss out it could hamper their transfer plans. Arne Slot previously claimed Cunha was capable of playing for a top Premier League side with Gary Neville recently saying: 'They're desperate in that position, he would suit the system."
The Star
02-05-2025
- The Star
Hiking Europe's surfing paradise in southern Portugal
Surfers all over the world hail Portugal's Atlantic Coast as one of the most exhilarating places to ride the waves. So, a combined surfing and hiking holiday in Alentejo on Portugal's southern coastline would seem obvious. However, hikers making their way along the Trilho dos Pescadores quickly forget about surfing as they are wowed by the views along the Fishermen's Path. The long sandy Sao Torpes beach beckons at the south of the coastal town of Sines. Some may be more inclined to stop for a while and sunbathe at this trail head at the start of the route. Others do not succumb and heave their rucksack onto their back, lace up their boots and go hiking. The route has lots of beauty spots to reward you for the effort. Praia de Morgavel, Praia do Burrinho, Praia da Samoqueira are the enchanting names of just a few lonely bays and unspoilt beaches on the initial leg to Porto Covo. You may be tempted to linger but be warned – finding accommodation between the few fishing villages that mark the daily stages is impossible. After a fortnight of touring the Atlantic coast between Porto Covo and Cape of Sao Vicente on Portugal's south-western tip in a camper van with a friend, a tourist, Lukas Pauluhn from Wurzburg in southern Germany, suggested surfers should avoid the Trilho dos Pescadores. The path requires perhaps a slightly masochistic streak coupled with an ability to withstand mental strain. The unabating, thunderous Atlantic breakers can be heard along the entire fishing trail, as the path winds over cliffs, through dunes and the odd sandy beach as well. 'Europe's best surfing hotspots are here. The waves are great all year round and there are hardly any surfers in the water. And look at this beautiful, empty beach,' he says, pointing from the cliff to the beach of Malhao, south of Porto Covo. Rudolfo Muller (left), who created the trail, speaking to hikers. Not for the faint-hearted The Fishermen's Path runs mainly through the Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina Nature Park. Hikers cross centuries-old paths that fishermen and village barnacle collectors still use today to get along the coast. 'You're really hiking right by the sea all day,' says Carmelo, a pensioner from Huesca, Spain. That's good because there is hardly any shade on the route. So at least the fresh sea breeze cools you down a bit, he pointed out. However, the narrow sandy paths are very close to the cliffs, some of which are up to 30m high, Carmelo remarked, adding: 'You definitely can't be afraid of heights on this hiking trail.' He and his wife Adelina definitely do not lack enthusiasm and were still toying with the idea of walking the entire Fishermen's Path to Lagos on the Algarve coast – a distance of 216km divided into 13 stages. The hikes along the Portuguese coast are spectacular such as the stretch between Almograve and Zambujeira do Mar. From beach to mighty cliffs After Malhao beach, the path leads into an untouched dune landscape. This ever-changing scenery morphs from beaches to mighty cliffs as far as Vila Nova de Milfontes. The day ends with a refreshing swim in the Mira River followed by local delicacies and a glass of wine in the rustic Tasca do Celso wine bar in Vila Nova de Milfontes. This striking coastal village is a true eye-catcher with its whitewashed houses and Fort Sao Clemente built on the waterfront. Below the castle, a small ferry is on hand to cross the river and to save you a diversion over the inland bridge. The next stage to Almograve on the following day is quite short at 15km, but no less spectacular. On disembarking the ferry, we pass through cork oak forests. Later, yellow and pink flowers glow in the dunes as well as purple gorse carnations. Cistus, juniper and rosemary waft along the way until the path leads over Praia do Brejo Largo – another dazzling beach against a backdrop of overgrown rocks. The next day, we pass the small fishing port of Lapa das Pombas, after which the dunes turn red, yellow and white. The rocky landscape becomes more and more rugged. On the steep cliffs near the Cabo Sardao lighthouse, storks nest on the narrow rock slats that stretch down to the sea. The song of black throats or robins can be heard all day. The trail then branches off to the Herdade do Touril country hotel with a saltwater pool in which to bathe our weary bodies. A menu of hearty country food whets our appetites. The nearby village of Zambujeira do Mar gleams in glorious white atop a rocky cliff. At Praia do Queimado, south of Porto Covo, you can explore the fishing villages and the Portuguese coastline. Swim in the Atlantic Misty dew lends the rocky landscape en route to Odeceixe a mystical air. After a few kilometres, the path through a game reserve with zebras seems surreal. Several bathing spots line the way to the fishing village of Azenha do Mar. Now, the Ponta em Branco lookout is nigh with its panoramic vista of yet another beautiful beach. The section of the Trilho dos Pescadores through the Alentejo region ends in Praia de Odeceixe. Hikers are now about half way. Continue along the Algarve coast to Lagos, if you wish. Alternatively, stop and rest and take a dip in the Atlantic. And if that's too much of a swirl, stroll across the sandbank to the calmer riverbank where the Ribeira de Seixe washes the beach before flowing into the sea. – Manuel Meyer/dpa
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Generation ROC: 5-year-old with nonverbal autism honored for outstanding progress
GENEVA, N.Y. (WROC) — The power to be understood is a feeling you can't describe, but five-year-old Carmelo Wilson is finding the words and a voice all his own—thanks to the preschool program at Happiness House. Carmelo has autism and is completely nonverbal. While navigating his behaviors and options, his speech therapist, Alexandra Turner, says she pushed for him to get a speech generated device. News 8 watched as the young child navigated playtime completely though communicating in his own special way. 'You should always should assume competency, and you should always assume that they have a preference in what they want to share and what they want to eat or watch,' says Turner. In just four short months, Carmelo has learned to navigate multiple menus to form full sentences, name his desires, and he's proved just how much he really knows. His mom, Jacqueline Pollino, says the help has massively eased his frustrations. 'It's definitely a huge switch. He would bang his head a lot when he was frustrated or hit himself, harm himself,' she explains to News 8's Mikhaela Singleton. 'So having the device—him able to tell me 'I don't wanna do that' or 'I'm upset'—it's definitely helped out a lot.' Carmelo has been chosen to act as this year's honorary chair for the 15th Annual Autism Acceptance and Awareness Walk in Victor. Alexandra says the Ability Partners Foundation chose Carmelo for his frankly outstanding progress that proves anyone can thrive with the right tools and patience. 'He's grown so much and it's exciting. It's just so crazy how getting him assistive technology like a speech generated device and how much that's opened up his world to be able to communicate—not just during speech therapy, but outside in the community and his classroom. Wherever he wants to go, he can now say exactly what he feels and what he wants,' says Turner. 'He's about to go into kindergarten. I just hope that he's able to continue to make as much improvement as he already has. I hope that I can hear him actually talk one day. That's the ultimate goal,' adds Pollino. The Autism Acceptance and Awareness walk will be Saturday, April 26 at the Eastview Mall in Victor. It is organized by the Ability Partners Foundation which is comprised of service providers across the Finger Lakes Region that support people of all ages with autism. Visit the link above to sign up or donate. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Gulf Today
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Bollywood sensation Madhuri Dixit has a good time with her husband
Madhuri Dixit knows how to perfectly balance her personal and professional life. The 'Dhak Dhak' girl was seen having a good time with her husband, Dr Sriram Nene. Dr Nene took to his official Instagram account and dropped a wholesome picture with his beautiful wife as they enjoyed some good food and conversation with friends. He captioned the photo, 'Always a good time when the right people are with you,' along with a red heart emoji. The selfie clicked by Dr Nene showed Madhuri looking as beautiful as ever in a white blazer, with a black shimmery top underneath. Her outfit was completed by statement earrings and spectacles. Both Madhuri and Dr Nene were seen flaunting their dazzling smiles in their latest pic together. On March 25, Madhuri used social media to flaunt her golden glow in a saree. She took to her IG and posted a couple of mesmerizing photos where she is seen posing in an orange saree with a matching blouse. She paired it with a statement green-colored neckpiece and complementary earrings, along with a bindi and some light makeup. Sharing her images on the internet, Madhuri wrote, 'Golden hour, golden glow, and a heart full of sunshine.' Talking about her professional commitments, basking in the success of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,' Madhuri will next be seen in the web series 'Mrs. Deshpande'. Madhuri will play the role of an intense serial killer in her next. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, this psychological thriller is a remake of a popular French series. Speaking about her upcoming drama during IIFA 2025, Madhuri said, 'There's no conscious effort as such but the role came my way, and I thought it's something that I would love to do because it explores a different part of me, and I'm looking forward to it'. Meanwhile, Madhuri celebrated National Pet Day in the sweetest way possible, cuddling up to her beloved dog, Carmelo. The actress shared a heartwarming moment with her furry companion on social media. Taking to her Instagram stories, the Dhak Dhak girl posted a sweet collage of photos with her pet dog. In the first two images, Madhuri is seen holding Carmelo in her arms while posing. The third picture features the actress striking a pose with her husband, Shriram Nene, sitting on a couch with Carmelo. The text on the post read, 'Times full of tail wags, quiet cuddles, and endless love. Happy Pet Day, Carmelo.' Back in 2019, Madhuri Dixit and Dr. Shriram Nene adopted a stray puppy on their son's birthday on March 17. They named him Carmelo Nene. The 'Devdas' actress took to X to share pictures of the adopted puppy with her family. She wrote, 'The smiles on our faces show how this little pup stole our hearts! Welcome to the family Carmelo Nene I urge all animal lovers to adopt pets & see how they fill your life with joy.' Meanwhile, National Pet Day is celebrated every year on April 11, and it is a celebration of the unconditional love. Indo-Asian News Service
