Quinta da Arealva – Urban Art and Murals in Almada

Quinta da Arealva

On the shores of the Tagus river lies the stunning but dilapidated Quinta da Arealva. It’s a former winery and now fully abandoned, but a unique urban art destination for urban explorers. Where is Quinta da Arealva? Cais do Ginjal is often called the best sunset in Lisbon. It’s hard not to be wowed by …

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Free Lisbon Museums and Monuments for Portuguese Residents

View Of Lisbon's Skyline and Castle

On August 1st 2024, monuments and museums operated by the public company Museus e Monumentos de Portugal were made free to residents of Portugal on any day of the week. The full program replaced a previous program that made these monuments free on Sundays and public holidays. The full list includes 38 monuments across Portugal, …

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Azenhas do Mar: The Ultimate Guide to Azenhas do Mar, Sintra

Azenhas do Mar

Azenhas do Mar is an idyllic seaside village on the Sintra coastline of Portugal. This typically Portuguese style village clings dramatically to a cliffside, with whitewashed houses and terracotta rooftops tumbling down to the ocean and a small but stunning beach. It’s a stunning scene that has been featured on Portuguese postcards since the mid-20th …

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