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.
Perched above Elvas on Portugal’s frontier, La Lippe is a masterpiece of 18th-century military design—star-shaped bastions, layered defenses, and vast views toward Spain. We walked the walls, traced the geometry, and folded the fort into a day of UNESCO-listed Elvas: aqueducts, taverns, and sunset over the Alentejo.
Amarante is more than a postcard town in northern Portugal. With its arched stone bridge, the legend of São Gonçalo, baroque churches, and convent sweets, it’s a place where history flows with the Tâmega River and tradition lingers at every corner. A destination to taste, wander, and remember.
Perched high in Portugal’s Peneda-Gerês National Park, Castro Laboreiro is a fortress village where history and wilderness meet. From ancient castles to enduring traditions, this hidden community reveals a way of life shaped by migration, myth, and the rugged beauty of Portugal’s northern frontier.
The New Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Nova) stands as a striking testament to Portugal’s religious, artistic, and political evolution. Built by the Jesuits between the 16th and 18th centuries, its Mannerist structure and Baroque embellishments reflect the transition from Counter-Reformation austerity to expressive grandeur. More than just an architectural landmark, Sé Nova embodies the shifting tides of Portuguese history—where education, faith, and power converged. Today, it remains both a historical monument and a living place of worship at the heart of Coimbra.
Perched atop the Serra da Arrábida, Palmela Castle offers a journey through Portugal’s layered history. From its Roman origins to Moorish expansions and its role in the Christian Reconquista, the castle blends medieval architecture with breathtaking views of the Setúbal Peninsula, inviting visitors to explore centuries of heritage and culture.
Figueiró dos Vinhos, a hidden gem in central Portugal, offers breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. From stunning waterfalls at Fragas de São Simão to José Malhoa’s artistic legacy, charming streets, and local cuisine, this town promises an unforgettable experience for nature lovers, art enthusiasts, and history buffs alike.
