Ferraria de São João: A Quiet Village Wrapped in Oaks and Mountain Light
Ferraria de São João blends history, nature, and calm. Perfect for a slow, reflective day trip through Central Portugal.
Benfeita: Where Silence Has a Voice
Benfeita, a quiet schist village in Central Portugal, invites travelers to slow down and reconnect with nature amid waterfalls, forests, and timeless peace.
Discovering Sertã: The Heart of Central Portugal
Sertã is where Central Portugal slows down. Between forested hills and ancient bridges, life moves gently — shaped by history, nature, and everyday warmth.
Sertã Castle
Visit the Castelo da Sertã in Portugal’s Beira Baixa region—a modest yet deeply atmospheric fortress with a rich past and mythic legend.
Castle of Belmonte: Where Portugal’s Past Meets Living Heritage
Rising above the Beira Interior, the Castle of Belmonte is more than a medieval fortress. It is the birthplace of explorers, a haven of hidden faith, and a travel gem in the shadow of the Serra da Estrela.
The New Cathedral of Coimbra: Portugal’s Mannerist Masterpiece
The New Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Nova) stands as a striking testament to Portugal’s religious, artistic, and political evolution. Built by the Jesuits between the 16th and 18th centuries, its Mannerist structure and Baroque embellishments reflect the transition from Counter-Reformation austerity to expressive grandeur. More than just an architectural landmark, Sé Nova embodies the shifting tides of Portuguese history—where education, faith, and power converged. Today, it remains both a historical monument and a living place of worship at the heart of Coimbra.
