Cabo da Roca (Cape Roca) is a cape which forms the western most extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe (and by definition the Eurasian land mass). Elevation: 140 meters – 460 ft Coordinates: 38°46′51″N 9°29′54″W The cape is in the Portuguese municipality of Sintra, west of the district of Lisbon, forming the western most extent of the Serra de Sintra. The cape is located within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, 42 kilometres […]
Praia do Guincho is a popular Atlantic beach The beach is mostly known for surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. Strong northern winds are predominant during summer time (June–August) as well as smaller north-west swells, making this beach ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing. During winter (especially December), the predominant winds are from the east, and swells increase in size, making […]
The region called Vincentina is the coastal strip between Odeceixe and Burgau. A total different Algarve, where nature has been preserved giving it a strong and wild character, which translates into a landscape of breathtaking greatness. This area belongs to the Natural Park that starts further north in the Southwest Alentejo and is the […]
In Mira´s Lagoon survives until today an inheritance with cultural content and distinctive historical and whose origin is lost in the mists of time. The Lagoon Caretos, well known to all Mirenses, are unique and important Carnival figures that marks the local cultural identity. In a din of screams and rattles run all the strets, […]
World Travel Awards – 2013 winner for Europe’s Leading City Break Destination as Lisbon, Portugal.
Ten days of “Morocco Moorish Castle” Location: Moorish Castle | 6 to 15 September Every day throughout the opening times: Stalls selling local products and crafts brought by Moroccan artisans~, Cooperatives, henna tattoo, Atelier calligraphy Photography exhibition Mustapha Meskine (Grand Prix of the National Geographic Society 2008) Moroccan cuisine by chefs invited by the Morocco Embassy
Medieval village built on top of an isolated hill 820 meters above sea level, offers a splendid view over the fields and hills around. This ancient fortified town fully recovered under the Recovery Program Historical Villages shows signs of human occupation dating back to the Paleolithic. Although the seat of the municipality has passed […]
In August, Castro Marim returns to the Middle Ages in a historical recreation of great rigor. For four days and nights, the castle of Castro Marim receives kings and queens, knights in shining armor, jesters, jugglers, and noble ladies. The entire court will parade before the admiring glances of the many visitors who move here […]
Blue flag and a length of 168 meters, the Praia do Molhe owes its name to the coastal structure, similar to a pontoon, which goes to the sea and borders the bathing area. From the early twentieth century became the most important Oporto´s coastal resort. With a landscape embellished by Pergola da Foz, one of […]
CASA DE SERRALVES is a house and museum located in Parque de Serralves in Oporto, Portugal. Owned by the Serralves Foundation, the house was built by the second Count of Vizela, Carlos Alberto Cabral and designed by the architect José Marques da Silva. It is a unique example of Streamline Moderne architecture in Portugal. Completed in 1940, Casa de Serralves welcomed presentations made by the […]
