Explore Portugal’s ‘Stonehenge’

This "Stonehenge" in Portugal is even older than its British counterpart. The Almendres Cromlech is so named because the stones are shaped like almonds (almendres in Portuguese), but they are…

Lisbon’s Oldest Road Sign (1686)

QUOTE: IN THE YEAR 1686 HIS MAJESTY ORDERS THAT CARRIAGES, SLEDGES AND BEDDING THAT COMES FROM THE ORDINANCE OF THE SALVADOR RETREAT FOR THE SAME PART. We can still see…

Chaves

Chaves is located in the Trás-os-Montes region of Portugal, is along Tâmega River. It is well-known for its spa, historic centre, and delectable presunto (smoked ham). It is a city…