Unexpected Portugal: 7 unbelievable places to visit
Pena, Joanina, Benagil... These words may not mean anything to you. These are 3 of the 7 incredible places to discover in Portugal. More in the blog post...
When Estoril was the meeting place for spies
The Duke of Windsor, the Spanish royal family, the king of Romania, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Leslie Howard, Ian Fleming, Dušan Popov, Garbo... settle in Estoril during the Second World War... They will be a source of inspiration for the character of James Bond!
The Curious Village of Monsanto
A historic village, Monsanto has a singular charm: its houses are built entirely of local stone and some are set directly into the rock of the mountain.
Les plus beaux marchés de Noël à Porto et Lisbonne
Les marchés de Noël “Mercados de Natal” sont l’occasion de rencontrer artisans, créateurs, producteurs et commerçants au cœur de leur métier, dans une ambiance festive et chaleureuse. Suivez nous à la recherche des plus beaux marchés de Lisbonne et Porto...
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Soccer in Portugal: nearly a religion
Soccer, futebol in Portuguese, is lived like a true religion in Portugal. Here are some keys to understanding this national passion.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Monument to the Discoveries
Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Bartolomeu Dias and Henry the Navigator are 3 of the 33 Portuguese explorers who appear on the Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Discover who they are...
What are the public holidays in Portugal?
Portugal has 13 national and official holidays plus a regional holiday in honor of the patron saint of each city. So, what are these holidays? What are the remarkable commemorations and what are the traditions?
Where to go in summer in Portugal? The silver coast !
Are you planning your summer vacation in Portugal and looking for an itinerary of must-see places to visit? In this article, we suggest you discover the Silver Coast (Costa de Prata, in Portuguese)
Lisbon off
Beyond these tourist places, Lisbon is full of unusual places where history, industry, landscapes, modern art... are mixed in an improbable way. I suggest you to discover some of them.
Lisbon and Saint Anthony's Day
If you are not sure of the ideal time to plan a visit to the city of Lisbon, the answer is, without a doubt, the month of June and more specifically the 12th and 13th of June. These are the dates of the Lisbon Festivals!
Discover the history of the Portuguese Azulejos.
When you travel through Portugal, you will see public buildings, churches, monuments and even buildings or houses covered with tiles. Over time, these tiles have become one of Portugal's most popular emblems: They are called Azulejos.
A weekend in Lisbon: The must-sees
A weekend in Lisbon is short! Here are the few must-see places to visit in the capital if you're afraid you won't have time to do everything.
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