The Spa Town of Caldas da Rainha
As its name implies, the lovely town of Caldas da Rainha (Queen’s Spa) an hour’s drive north of Lisbon in central Portugal preserves the eternal and loving memory of one […]
All the Fun of the Fair
Portugal is a land of pageants, processions, lively country fairs and other joyful folklore-based festivities where tourists who happen upon them by accident can expect the unexpected.
Lisbon’s Best Beaches
For those unfamiliar with the merits of the destination, it’s always pleasing to learn that Lisbon, Portugal‘s enchanting capital city, is blessed with two glorious stretches of golden, sandy coastline, one […]
Big Wave Surfing in Portugal
Surfing fans need to take note that Portugal is one of the main midwinter venues of the Big Wave Tow Surfing Challenge, along with a growing number of other top […]
Giving Lisbon a Lift
The world’s most original and attractive elevator tower is a filigree-style metal construction looming over downtown Lisbon.
The City of Leiria
Surrounded by one of the oldest state forests in the world, the lovely old city of Leiria was once the southernmost outpost of the early Portuguese kingdom at a time […]