By theperfecttourist on July 15, 2014
Tapada de Mafra
Attractions, Cities, Villages and Places, Go, Wildlife tourism

“Tapada Nacional de Mafra was created during King João V’s realm as a part of the monarchy’s and his court’s entertainment and leisure after the construction of the Convent. Today it stands out as a natural patrimony of unique features with an area of over eight hundred hectares where red deers, fallow deers, wild boars, […]
By theperfecttourist on March 17, 2014
Adraga Beach, Buraco do Fojo, Fojo Cave
Archaeological tourism, Cities, Villages and Places, Go

Is close to Praia da Adraga and is a result of corrosive rainwater action through existing fractures in the limestone rocks, combined with the erosive action of the waves, which created a labyrinth of caves, caverns and enormous cracks. It is said that the Romans believed there was a Triton playing a horn made of […]
By theperfecttourist on January 13, 2014
Coimbra Library, Mafra Library, Mafra Palace
Cities, Villages and Places, Go, Know, Literary tourism

Once again Portugal is mentioned by CNN for the best easons. This time, we are considered to have 2 of the most beautiful libraires in the world. Along with China, Prague and Italy among others, Mafra´s Palace Library and Joanina´s Library in Coimbra are considered the “world´s most exquisite”. The next time you visit Portugal, don´t miss it!
By theperfecttourist on November 5, 2013
feira da ladra, flea market lisbon
Activities, Cities, Villages and Places, Urban exploration

The Flea Market is a fair of used objects that occurs in the city of Lisbon in Portugal. With roots dating back to the thirteenth century, the Feira da Ladra walked around Lisbon until settled down on Campo de Santa Clara, Parish of São Vicente de Fora. Dedicated primarily to trade in old stuff, secondhand […]
By theperfecttourist on April 17, 2013
Douro, S.Bernardo
Activities, Slider, Stunning Spots

Galafura By Antonio Pinto S. Leonardo da Galafura is one of the most beautiful sights of all the Douro region, the viewpoint of S. Leonardo, where Miguel Torga “plunged” into the river and the landscape embrenhava this magnanimous “Doiro sublimated”, who in one of his “Daily” called “excessive nature”. About a stone’s recorded an excerpt of […]