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…
Feast of St Anthony: a Festival of Sardines in Lisbon
The small cobblestone alleyways of the old areas - Alfama, Castelo, Bica, Bairro Alto, and Madragoa – fill with music, dance, grilled sardines, wine and beer, and free entertainment for…
The Castles of Portugal
A castle is a type of fortified structure built during the Middle Ages predominantly by the nobility or royalty and by military orders. Today, Portugal's more than 150 forts and castles are enduring monuments to the nation's will…
Gondomar, Portugal
Gondomar sits quietly along the Douro, just east of Porto, offering a slower, more lived-in side of northern Portugal. Known for its gold filigree craft, riverside paths, and everyday local rhythm, it’s a place to settle into rather than rush through.
Campo Maior Castle
A quiet border town in the heart of the Alentejo, Campo Maior reveals its history slowly. At the centre of it all stands Campo Maior Castle, a weathered fortress shaped by centuries of conflict, resilience, and everyday life. This travel story explores the castle, the town beneath it, and why this overlooked corner of Portugal rewards those who travel without rushing.
Castelo de Vide
Castelo de Vide is a whitewashed hill town in Alentejo where flowers spill over stone steps, water flows through ancient fountains, and layers of Jewish history linger quietly in narrow streets. A place for slow travel, reflection, and noticing what still endures
Let Us Discover Avis
Avis is a calm hilltop village in the Alentejo, wrapped in medieval walls and opening onto the wide blue Maranhão Lake — the kind of place that invites you to slow down, wander, and breathe again.
Pitões das Júnias: A Village Lost in the Highlands
Discover Pitões das Júnias, a remote mountain village in Peneda-Gerês National Park where ancient traditions, wild landscapes, and the haunting ruins of a 9th-century monastery create one of Portugal’s most unforgettable hidden gems.
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.
Frecha da Mizarela. The Waterfall That Feels Alive.
Frecha da Mizarela is one of Portugal’s tallest and most dramatic waterfalls. Tucked into the high folds of the Serra da Freita, this guide walks you through the viewpoints, trails, nearby villages, facilities, and everything you need to plan your visit.
Vila Real de Santo António: Where Portugal Ends and Something New Begins
Vila Real de Santo António feels like the Algarve before time sped up. This is a place of river light, quiet plazas, drifting conversations and long walks along the Guadiana, where Portugal ends not with noise but with a breath.
Bragança: A Medieval Frontier City At The Quiet Edge Of Portugal
Bragança is Portugal at its quiet edge – a medieval frontier city of stone walls, watchtowers, chestnut hills, and villages that barely notice the border with Spain. This is a place for slow travelers: castle views, wild Montesinho trails, shared ovens in Rio de Onor, and heavy plates of Trás-os-Montes comfort food.