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.
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.
More than 250 grape varieties allow Portugal to offer a wide range of red, white and rosé wines, as well as green wines, sparkling wines, port wines, Madeira and Azores wines and Moscatel....
In Portugal, there are almost as many recipes for Cataplana as there are cooks. However, there are some basic recipes. Here they are, translated from Portuguese...
Soccer, futebol in Portuguese, is lived like a true religion in Portugal. Here are some keys to understanding this national passion.
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...
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?
In Portugal, Father's Day is celebrated on St. Joseph's Day (São José), but in France, the United States and most other countries, fathers are celebrated on the third Sunday of June. Here are some ideas for a gift straight from Portugal, special Father's Day edition.
Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Saramago, Ronaldo... all have in common their fame that has gone beyond national borders. Discover these 11 illustrious Portuguese, known all over the world.
The story of the Dead Queen is a secondary episode in the history of Portugal, but it is so amazing that it has given rise to many legends, books and plays.