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Tapada Nacional de Mafra

theperfecttourist — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 15:17:55 +0000

“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, foxes, birds of prey and many other species dwell in a scenery of an unusual rich and diversified flora. As it has always been the best place for hunting and the leisure of sovereigns, the Tapada de Mafra still holds its which is thoroughly respected and preserved.” By Tapada de Mafra

Open

Monday to Friday – 9 am – 6pm

Saturday and Sunday – 9.30am – 7.30pm

The Fojo Cave

theperfecttourist — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:14:27 +0000

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 conch at the bottom of the hole Fojo, that has about 90 meters.
In fact, it would be the noise caused by the waves.

But at the time it was sent an embassy to the Emperor Tiberius (from the year AD 14:34) to report the phenomenon.

A bumpy ride but well worth it with breath taking views

Famous Portuguese libraries

theperfecttourist — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:50:27 +0000

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!