Lanhoso Castle
The Lanhoso Castle, which is at the northern entrance to the town of Póvoa de Lanhoso, is one of the most impressive castles in Portugal and a very popular place…
Abrantes Castle
Rising proudly above the Tagus River on a hill that once held strategic command over central Portugal, Abrantes Castle is a forgotten sentinel of centuries past. While Lisbon and Sintra…
Pilgrimage on horseback that connects the municipalities of Moita and Viana do Alentejo
The Pilgrimage on Horseback, which connects the towns of Moita and Viana do Alentejo, is a centuries-old tradition shared by the two counties and one of the largest equestrian events…
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…
