Portugal’s 15 Best-Rated Castles
Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe. Its history has shaped the landscape, defined culture, and influenced architecture. The castle is perhaps the most evocative of all the…
Lagos Fortress, Algarve, Portugal
Ponta da Bandeira, also known as the Fort of Our Lady of Penha de Franca (or simply Lagos fortress), is a small fort located on Lagos's waterfront, where the Bensafrim…
Hiking Around the Santuário da Peninha in Sintra
The Sanctuary of Peninha is situated in the Sintra Mountains in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It stands at an altitude of 448 metres on top of a rocky outcrop, which provides views…
Torres Vedras
The small town of Torres Vedras is approximately 40 kilometres north of the capital Lisbon in the Oeste region of Portugal. A strong agricultural region linked with its vineyards and…
Rhinoceros of Belem Tower
The first Rhinoceros to set foot on European soil since Roman times did not last long. Surviving the 120-day sea voyage to Portugal, the rhino was a diplomatic gift from…
Fort of São João Baptista (Berlengas) Portugal.
A fortress off the West coast of Portugal that dates back to 1502. The Fort of São João Baptista das Berlengas is located on the largest island of the archipelago…
Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
An 18th-century basilica on a rocky outcrop with sweeping views of the surrounding valleys & mountains. Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Piedade Carmelite sanctuary located on a hill overlooking a…