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Encircled by medieval walls and defended by a Moorish castle, Óbidos is a village that immediately takes you back in time. To many it’s known as the ‘finest walled village in Portugal’ and for anyone looking to get more out of a trip to Lisbon its one of the top day trips available. An hour …
The centre of Portugal is an area dense in historic towns, fortifications, and religious monuments. Perhaps this is nowhere more evident than the small town of Alcobaça. It’s around 120km north of Lisbon and the meeting point of two rivers, the Rio Alcoa and the Rio Baça, the meeting of which gives the town its …
Located approximately 120 km north of Lisbon along the famous Silver Coast of Portugal is the town Nazaré. With roughly 10.000 inhabitants, the small town was once a traditional fishing village turned summer seaside resort. Nowadays, the town is a hot point for surfers and those fascinated by its world-famous giant waves. It’s also somewhat …
Tomar is a wonderful riverside town located around two hours north of Lisbon. It’s a town that manages to blends small town charm with a whole lot of history, including one of Portugal’s most famous UNESCO heritage sites. If you’re looking for a break from the hectic sites in Lisbon, Sintra and even Cascais, then …