É pura sedução. Aprende-se a palavra saudade. Diz quem a visita pela primeira vez que é impossível não pensar no regresso. Cosmopolita, acolhe os visitantes de braços abertos revelando a cultura de tolerância que lhe corre nas veias. A herança … Continued
The charms of the Cascais Line or Estoril Coast are mainly due to two facts that have marked its landscape and culture: its adoption as a summer resort by the Portuguese monarchy, in the 19th century; its transformation into a … Continued
Portalegre is situated near the border in a transition zone between the Alentejo and the Beiras, a situation which grants it particular characteristics. The landscape in the region ranges from the golden plains to green hills, including the Serra de … Continued
Situated in the municipality of Ourém, in the district of Leiria, Fátima is one of the main religious pilgrimage centres of Marian devotion. Every year, during the celebrations on 13 May and 13 October, thousands of faithful from all over … Continued
Archaeological finds in the region date back as far as the Stone Age. Since then, humans have left their mark in the form of different techniques and materials such as ceramics and metals. The privileged location between the mountains and … Continued
Some authors attribute its name to the Luso-Roman castro known as Castra Leuca, but archaeological finds in the Castle neighbourhood confirm that the area was already inhabited in the Paleolithic. It is also known that in the 12th … Continued
Historically associated with the Fs of the poet Júlio Ribeiro – Farta, Fria, Fidalga e Feiticeira (Rich, Cold, Noble and Bewitching) –, changes in the city justified the current 5 Fs that better characterise the modern city. “Forte” (strong) for … Continued
Barcelos is a medieval town steeped in history. Progress, far from eliminating traces of the past, has enhanced them, giving the town a unique identity. This can be felt immediately on entering Barcelos from the south, when crossing the magnificent … Continued
Viseu tem uma vasta história que remonta à época castreja. Historicamente ligada à imagem do grande guerreiro Viriato que somou vitórias sobre várias legiões romanas, Viseu constituiu uma importante encruzilhada que ligava pólos tão importantes como Mérida e a via … Continued
Unlike Madeira, this is a flat island with little vegetation. Here everything revolves around the huge golden beach with 9 km of fine sand and warm water. It is the ideal place for those looking for quiet and for those … Continued
The island of Madeira is characterised by rugged terrain, lush greenery and a range of different micro-climates. These factors combine to create unique and diverse landscapes. A tour of the island shows soaring cliffs overlooking the Atlantic and small bays; … Continued
Ponta Delgada was originally a small fishermen’s village that developed after the capital at the time, Vila Franca do Campo, was destroyed by the great earthquake of 1522. Five hundred years later, Ponta Delgada is a cosmopolitan city with a … Continued
This city is on the south coast of Terceira Island and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. According to legend, on the island there were two bays separated by the volcano Monte Brasil, but only one was … Continued
Situated in the central region of the country and with excellent accesses, in the late 19th century and early 20th century Figueira da Foz offered ideal conditions to become a high quality tourist centre. The Bairro Novo, built on a … Continued
(Português) Há quem afirme que Coimbra tem uma mística única e isso sente-se quando visitamos a Universidade, os jardins e quando vagueamos pelas ruas mais antigas do centro.
Conta a lenda que o nome Viana do Castelo teve origem num grito de alegria de um cavaleiro apaixonado por uma bela princesa de nome Ana. Depois de longa espera e ao avistar a dita princesa na varanda do castelo, … Continued
Set in stunning landscape, Bragança is situated on the edge of the Montesinho Natural Park, near the Spanish border. This geographical situation, responsible for a certain isolation, has helped to preserve habits and customs that have been passed down from … Continued
Situada junto de Condeixa-a-Nova, Conímbriga nasceu como aglomerado populacional ainda no Neolítico, bem antes de ser romanizada no séc. II a.C. O topónimo “Conímbriga” é aliás de origem celta. Conímbriga localizava-se no centro da via que fazia a ligação entre … Continued
The old fishing village of Palheiros da Tocha has one of the most genuine beaches in central Portugal. The Palheiros were originally temporary residences and stores for material used every day by fishermen. . The wooden Palheiros are built … Continued
Before reaching Porto Covo, the rugged coastline springs surprises around every corner. Sheltered by steep cliffs, small beaches are lapped by clear water, so welcoming and special that it is difficult to choose which one to visit: Vieirinha, Oliveirinha, Foz, … Continued
On the coast, the shoreline is endless and the landscape as varied as it is spectacular. High cliffs and uninterrupted landscapes. From north to south there are beaches for all tastes. Some large, with golden sand and relatively calm … Continued
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