This Castle is one of those featured in the flag of Portugal and was conquered from the Moors by D. Palo Peres Correia in 1248 and deactivated in 1858. Ranked of Public Interest since 1971, the Castle is the subject of study by IPPAR – Portuguese Institute of Architectural Heritage and Archaeological, with a view […]
Legend of the Mermaid In the early times of the island of Flores a blond boy with blue eyes was fishing, after a few hours it seemed that he had caught something and began to hoist the wire. For his surprise he saw a very beautiful redhead girl with very shiny hair. The mermaid explained that […]
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Unique nine islands in the Atlantic Blue, full of charms, each with its own identity. Mild temperatures that allow travel throughout the year, although the summer is always high season. The high humidity and regular rainfall keep away many travelers and what a mistake! Here you can find a peace and a calm unmatched, ideal […]
A well known Christmas Festival that takes place in this magical town. Here you can find different shows, a slide, an ice lake, a carousel, Santa´s House. 7th December- 1st January Please check this link for prices and daily calendar: http://www.obidosvilanatal.pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=229&Itemid=76
What is glamping? Nothing more than camping with Glamour .. recent in Portugal but with an increasing number of supporters. Ones does not have to be a professional camper but must like fresh air, to be in contact with nature and in harmony with the wild, because all these projects’s number one worry is the […]
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 […]
The U.S. television CNN in collaboration with the Surfing Magazine, made a compilation of the 50 best ‘spots’ surf world, which included the beaches of Ericeira Portugal and the Algarve that occupy the 34th and 31st places. In this list the Pedra Branca´s beach in Ericeira, is honored as “one of the beaches with the […]
Visit the Palace of Bacalhôa and discover the setting which dates back to the founders of the Avis dynasty. Over the centuries, the architecture, the decor and the gardens of the Palace have been influenced by various owners, inspired by their travels across Europe, Africa and the Orient transforming the property into a rare gem. […]
Traditional Coffee Houses The establishments called Cafés first appeared in Lisboa after the earthquake of 1755 and they were essentially social interaction spaces. At the time was required to put on a sign above the door announcing the business, a Marquis of Pombal´s decision. Therefore, both the product and the word café invaded Lisbon’s daily […]
