Located in the center of Portugal are the historic Schist villages (Aldeias do Xisto), quite simply one of Portugal’s best kept secrets. This network of 27 villages includes pristine forests, hiking trails and even river beaches spread across 21 municipalities in the Central Region of Portugal. These schist villages are often out of sight, away …
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 …
If you’re visiting Monchique, you might be wondering what the abandoned looking convent is on the hillside above the small town. If you’re into unique buildings, history and places with a somewhat odd feeling to them, then visiting Monchique’s convent might be for you! It’s full name is Convento de Nossa Senhora do Desterro and …
On the tallest peak overlooking Lisbon, you’ll find Panorâmico de Monsanto. A former panoramic restaurant now turned urban art destination.