Our journey starts in Mendiga, a village with a strong rural identity, shaped by stone walls, water cisterns, and a life tuned to the rhythm of Nature. From there, we’ll drive through the Serra de Aire’s karstic landscape — a place of fossils, ancient pastures, and resilient plants that bloom between cracks in the rock. Throughout the Tour, I’ll guide you to places that may not be on the map, but are full of meaning: Hidden viewpoints where the limestone plateau opens into wide horizons. Traditional landscapes with dry-stone walls and wild herbs underfoot. Signs of wildlife — from birds and butterflies to the quiet traces they leave behind. Stories of the land, from geology to local customs passed down through generations. This is an easy route, with gentle terrain and plenty of stops to talk, reflect, and notice details you might otherwise miss.