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Visiting Lisbon? This Shell-Shaped Beach Is Just Over 1 Hour Away
Visiting Lisbon? This Shell-Shaped Beach Is Just Over 1 Hour Away
São Martinho do Porto is around 1h15 by car from Lisbon, so it works very well as a beach day or as a stop if you are travelling north. The beach... Read more...
Palácio Fronteira: One of Lisbon's Most Beautiful Palaces
Palácio Fronteira: One of Lisbon's Most Beautiful Palaces
Built between 1668 and 1672, the palace was commissioned by Dom João de Mascarenhas, the 1st Marquis of Fronteira, after Portugal regained its independence from Spain. It was designed as... Read more...
Bom Jesus do Monte: 573 Steps Above Braga
Bom Jesus do Monte: 573 Steps Above Braga
Just outside Braga, Bom Jesus do Monte is one of the most impressive religious sites in northern Portugal.Most people recognise the famous staircase, but the sanctuary is much more than... Read more...
Alcobaça: The Monastery Behind Portugal’s Most Famous Love Story
Alcobaça: The Monastery Behind Portugal’s Most Famous Love Story
Around 120 km north of Lisbon, Alcobaça is home to one of Portugal’s most important monasteries and one of the most famous love stories in Portuguese history.The Monastery of Alcobaça... Read more...
When Would I Consider a Tour Driver From Lisbon?
When Would I Consider a Tour Driver From Lisbon?
For places like Cascais or Évora, public transport can work perfectly well. But if you want to combine several places, make stops along the way and use your time better,... Read more...
Where to See Tiles (Azulejos) in Lisbon
Where to See Tiles (Azulejos) in Lisbon
Their history in Portugal has strong Islamic and Iberian influences, and some of the earliest examples used here came from places such as Seville. Over the centuries, Portugal developed its... Read more...
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Sintra
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Sintra
I’ve shared a few posts about Sintra and its main attractions before, but today I wanted to share some curiosities that give a little more context to your visit. Read more...
5 of the Oldest Cafés in Lisbon Still Open Today
5 of the Oldest Cafés in Lisbon Still Open Today
Lisbon has some cafés and pastry shops that are part of the city’s history.Some were meeting places for writers, artists and politicians. Others became famous for coffee, pastries or for... Read more...
Casa de Mateus, Vila Real
Casa de Mateus, Vila Real
Around 4 km from the centre of Vila Real, Casa de Mateus is one of the finest examples of Baroque civil architecture in Portugal.The house was completed in 1744 and... Read more...
Bussaco: A Palace, a Forest and 400 Years of History
Bussaco: A Palace, a Forest and 400 Years of History
In central Portugal, the Bussaco Forest covers around 105 hectares on the slopes of the Serra do Bussaco.Inside the forest you will find an old Carmelite convent, small hermitages, fountains,... Read more...
Praia de Odeceixe: One of My Favourite Beaches in Portugal
Praia de Odeceixe: One of My Favourite Beaches in Portugal
Located in the north of the Algarve, Praia de Odeceixe sits where the Ribeira de Seixe meets the Atlantic Ocean. This means you can choose between swimming in the river... Read more...
Must-Tries in Lisbon and Where to Try Them
Must-Tries in Lisbon and Where to Try Them
If it’s your first time in Lisbon and you want to try some Portuguese food, here are 6 things yo Read more...