“Aqui nasceu Portugal” – “Here Portugal was born”! This sentence is engraved on the remains of the walls of Guimarães and reflects the proud and long history of the town. Here, we will show you the places to visit, the streets to roam, and ultimately, the best things to do in Guimarães and how to go to …
Marvão is a small municipality in the northeast of the Alentejo, only 15km from Spain. It’s a typical medieval fortress town located at the top of a mountain, with an exciting castle to explore. Marvão is located in São Mamede Range, inside São Mamede Natural Park. Marvão is very close to another castle city, Castelo …
Discover the history and legend of the battle of Ourique, one of the pivotal moments in the creation of Portugal
Get to know the history and the meaning of the Portuguese flag – how the coat of arms and red and green were chosen to represent Portugal
When planning a trip to Lisbon, one of the first and most important decisions you’ll have to make is where to stay. Lisbon is the capital, the largest city in Portugal, and the country’s largest tourist center. Thus, the accommodation options are immense and diverse – from large international hotel chains and charming hotels to …