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 March 4, 2014
Castro Romariz, celtic influence
Archaeological tourism, Cities, Villages and Places
Although is not well known the Celtic influence in Portugal is very large. Theories suggest the year 900 BC to be marked by the arrival at the Iberian Peninsula of the first Celtic tribes. Mixing with local cultures, gave rise to Celtaibéros (or Celtiberian), with for example the Lusitanians. The Celts inhabited localities which have […]
By theperfecttourist on February 24, 2014
arabic town, mertola
Archaeological tourism, Cities, Villages and Places, Slider
The period of the Arab occupation which began in the 8th century lasted almost 500 years in the south of Portugal. With this Portugal inhereted farming techniques, harvesting systems and water supply , eating habits , several hundred words, building techniques , decorative tastes , artistic styles , urban environments . Muslims are the archetypes of […]
By theperfecttourist on February 19, 2014
alentejo, castle, Jurumenha, River Guadiana
Archaeological tourism, Cities, Villages and Places
Jurumenha´s Castle- Alentejo region The region of Juromenha , probably due to its strategic position along the Guadiana River, was occupied by others before the Romans. The Muslim occupation lasted almost two centuries, but in 1167, D.Afonso Henriques took this castle, which would again be conquered by the Moors. Finally, in 1191 returned to the […]
By theperfecttourist on January 16, 2014
Romans, Ruins, Troia
Archaeological tourism, Cities, Villages and Places, Slider
In Troia can be found the largest manufacturing complex known to men of salting fish, was built in the first half of the 1st Century and was developed in a township probably occupied until the 6th Century. The archaeological centers that can be visit are two large brining workshops, the spa, the mausoleum, the necropolis mausoleum […]