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 …
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, …