Nicole Scherzinger, of the Pussycat Dolls, proposed at a beach in Gaia – NiT

Nicole Scherzinger, of the Pussycat Dolls, proposed on a beach in Gaia

For a long time, it was “something of a well-kept secret”. It is famous for its small chapel on the rocks, immersed in the sea.

The couple visited Praia da Senhora da Piedra.

June 2023 will forever be a milestone for Nicole Scherzinger. The former lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls was proposed on the 27th by her boyfriend, former rugby player Tom Evans. “I said yes,” the artist wrote Publishing On Instagram, with a landscape that many Portuguese immediately recognized.

This romantic gesture took place in Praia de Miramar, in Vila Nova de Gaia. The beach, like Praia do Senhor da Pedra, is located in Gulpilhares parish. For many years it was , considered “one of the best kept secrets” of the vast Portuguese coast. However, it has become increasingly popular.

order time.

There, you’ll find gorgeous sandy banks, rugged waves, and a unique view: a chapel erected 400 years ago on rocks that appear to have been cut by waves in the middle of the beach. The hermitage was built on a rock in 1686, and the locals say: “It is the only church in the world with its back facing the sea.” We do not know if this statement is true or just a popular myth, what is actually proven is the unique beauty of the spectacle. Where cliffs appear to emerge from the water at high tide, the place of worship is literally in the middle of the sea, taking on an almost mystical aura at sunset.

According to the portalculture “, the legendary Senhor da Piedra Church is full of legends and is also famous for being a place of practices associated with magic. It has a hexagonal shape and has a main altar, a place of pilgrimage. An information board at the site reads: “It is believed that the church initially received pagan cults from pre-Christian peoples,” whose deities were revered in their full nature.

In recent years, Nicole Scherzinger has shown her appreciation for Portugal in a number of ways. In July last year, when she celebrated her 44th birthday, she wore a dress from a Portuguese label. Known for bridal fashion, designer Michaela Oliveira was full of lace and gracefully moved fringes. At the back, there were exquisite cuts on the shoulders and back.

Take the chance and click through the gallery to see some of the most magical photos of Praia da Senhor da Piedra.

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