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Monsanto: One of the World’s Most Beautiful Villages (3h from Lisbon)
Monsanto: One of the World’s Most Beautiful Villages (3h from Lisbon)
Since 1938, it is called “The Most Portuguese Village in Portugal.” More recently, it was even used as a filming location for House of the Dragon. But beyond the fame,... Read more...
Cascais: The Perfect Day Trip from Lisbon
Cascais: The Perfect Day Trip from Lisbon
Cascais is only 30 minutes from Lisbon by train, but it has a completely different atmosphere. It started as a fishing village and became a royal summer retreat in the... Read more...
5 Things Only Locals Tell You To Do in Portugal
5 Things Only Locals Tell You To Do in Portugal
Most people come to Portugal for the big things, Lisbon, Porto, pastel de nata, maybe a trip to Sintra. But the real charm is in the smaller moments. The things... Read more...
SINTRA: The Most Magical Day Trip from Lisbon
SINTRA: The Most Magical Day Trip from Lisbon
Once the summer escape of kings and queens, it’s now one of the most visited places in Portugal. With palaces on the hills, secret gardens, and views of the Atlantic... Read more...
Alfama: The Most Historic Neighbourhood in Lisbon
Alfama: The Most Historic Neighbourhood in Lisbon
The name Alfama comes from the Arabic word al-ḥamma, meaning “hot springs.” During the Moorish occupation, this was the heart of the city, a neighbourhood shaped by Islamic influence and... Read more...
LX Factory: A Creative Corner of Lisbon
LX Factory: A Creative Corner of Lisbon
LX Factory is one of Lisbon’s most famous creative spaces. Once a 19th-century textile factory in Alcântara, it was transformed in 2008 into a lively mix of cafés, restaurants, design... Read more...
Serra da Estrela: Portugal’s Mountain Escape (3h from Lisbon)
Serra da Estrela: Portugal’s Mountain Escape (3h from Lisbon)
In the centre of Portugal you’ll find Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal. Think big views, glacial valleys, clear river beaches, strong cheeses, and small villages... Read more...
Marvão: A Medieval Village Above the Clouds
Marvão: A Medieval Village Above the Clouds
In the Alto Alentejo, right by the Spanish border, lies Marvão, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Portugal. Perched on a granite hilltop at more than 800 meters... Read more...
Sintra Beyond the Obvious
Sintra Beyond the Obvious
Sintra is one of the most beautiful and popular places in Portugal. For anyone visiting Lisbon, it’s the classic day trip. Most people go to Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira... Read more...
The Castle That Watches Over Lisbon
The Castle That Watches Over Lisbon
Rising above Alfama, the Castelo de São Jorge is one of Lisbon’s oldest and most iconic landmarks. Its history goes back to the 11th century, when it was built by... Read more...
Porto in Tiles: 5 Places You Can’t Miss
Porto in Tiles: 5 Places You Can’t Miss
Porto is a city painted in blue and white. Its famous azulejos (tiles) cover churches, train stations, and hidden corners, telling stories of kings, saints, and everyday life. Read more...
Roasted Chestnuts in Lisbon: A Tradition That Warms the City
Roasted Chestnuts in Lisbon: A Tradition That Warms the City
Chestnuts have been eaten in Portugal since the Middle Ages, long before the potato reached Europe. In Lisbon, street vendors became common in the 19th century, and the image of... Read more...