Trafaria, Portugal: Lisbon’s Secret Riverside Escape
Across the Tagus from Belém, Trafaria offers a slower rhythm: cobbled streets, riverside views, fresh seafood, and the gateway to Costa da Caparica’s beaches.
Across the Tagus from Belém, Trafaria offers a slower rhythm: cobbled streets, riverside views, fresh seafood, and the gateway to Costa da Caparica’s beaches.
The Palace of Ajuda in Lisbon is Portugal’s last royal residence, where history and grandeur meet. Wander through opulent state rooms, step into the new Royal Treasure Museum housing the crown jewels, and enjoy sweeping views over Belém and the Tagus River.
Most travellers flock to Lisbon, Porto, or the Algarve — but the real magic of Portugal hides in its forgotten corners. Here are 6 hidden places in Portugal worth the detour.