Interesting Facts about Portugal

The World’s Shortest International Bridge

Esperança, Portugal Esperança, Portugal, is home to one of the world's shortest international bridges. This petite bridge spans only 10.4 feet (3.2 metres), connecting Spain’s La Codosera municipality with Portugal’s…

Fado, world music, and world heritage

A shawl, a Portuguese guitar, a voice, and raw emotion. This simple graphic could be used to illustrate Fado, a well-known icon of Portugal and a truly Portuguese piece of…

Portugal’s Interesting Bits and Pieces

Whether you're planning a trip or simply want to learn more about this fascinating country, here are some interesting Portugal facts about culture, economy, history, and other topics. Portugal is…

The National Flower of Portugal

Did you know that Portugal’s national flower is lavender? There are currently 45 different species of lavender, it is part of the mint family, and there are over 450 varieties…

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