The best guides to the towns and villages of the historic Central Portugal.
Monsanto is unlike almost anywhere else in Portugal. Built into the steep slopes of a granite mountain, the village appears to have grown around and sometimes underneath enormous stone boulders. You’ll find houses and even restaurants squeezed into the spaces between them. Above the village lies the ruins of a medieval castle which offers sweeping …
One of the most beautiful castles I’ve ever seen in Portugal is the Castle of Almourol. Surprisingly, you might not have heard of it! This grand castle sits in the middle of a river on a rocky outcrop. Despite being an important place to build a castle and fortify the area in the 12th century, …
Visiting Óbidos is one of the top day trips from Lisbon – a historic village completely circled by walls. If you’re planning on visiting in Óbidos in December, you might be surprised to find snow here! Well once you get up close, you’ll find out its not quite real snow, but it looks convincing! Every …
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 …