The best guides to the towns and villages of the historic Central Portugal.
Located a short distance outside the historic city of Coimbra is one of the biggest and most diverse Roman ruins in Portugal. This national monument is just 17km from Coimbra and is well worth a visit for anyone interested in the Roman history of Portugal. Discovering Conimbriga The existence of the ruins was known about …
What’s the best place to stop between Lisbon and Porto? It’s actually one of the most common questions we’re asked, and one of the most common questions I see posted across forums. As two of the major and perhaps most popular cities in Portugal, Lisbon and Porto are high on the lists of places to …
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 …
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 …