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Stone House
A small Portuguese cottage formed between boulders in the countryside There has been controversy since the first photos of the Stone House, or Casa do Penedo, emerged on the internet. The Portuguese cottage seemed too unlikely to be real and doubters immediately...
Capela do Senhor da Pedra
Originally, the stunning marble- and granite-strewn beaches of Miramar were the site of ancient pagan worship. Specifically, the giant boulder jutting into the sea was where rituals were once performed and where the Capela do Senhor da Pedra (Chapel of the Lord of...
Drowned Village of Vilarinho da Furna
In a rare occurrence, during a particularly dry spell in Portugal’s Minho region, Vilarinho da Furna emerges from beneath the water to reveal the bare walls of a 2000-year-old town destroyed by an electric company. In 1967, construction began on a dam that would flood...
Pena National Palace
This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles Perched high atop a lush hill in São Pedro de Penaferrim, Portugal, the Pena National Palace is a popular national landmark that looks as though it was created by mashing up...
Portugal’s Chapel of Bones
The Chapel of Bones in Évora, Portugal, is part of the larger Royal Church of St. Francis, and was constructed by Franciscan monks in the late 16th century. The Chapel’s story is a familiar one. By the 16th century, there were as...
The Village of Monsanto
In 1938, Monsanto was bestowed the most “Portuguese town in Portugal.” At first glance, Monsanto certainly does not seem a fit representative of the entire country. For one thing, most Portuguese houses are not sandwiched between gigantic boulders. Defined by its...
Golden Island
The 9 kilometre beach, with an extensive and continuous shoreline of fine golden sands, has given the island the popular name of “Golden Island”, becoming its trademark and main icon, together with its uniquely crystal-clear, turquoise-blue warm waters, make it a...
Nazaré Beach
The sea of Nazareth became world-famous because of its giant waves. The world surfer community has ventured into the giant waves of Nazaré that are imposed in that region of the district of Leiria. So if you love surfing and want to explore the biggest waves, visit...
Where to go in Portugal?
The south-facing coast of the Algarve is the country’s tourist epicentre and justifiably so – it is here that you’ll find the archetypal picturesque Portuguese cove beaches, fringed by rock stacks and gentle cliffs, and it doesn’t take much to escape the high-rise...
Travel in one of the most remote treasures of Portugal
The name of Freixo de Espada à Cinta seduces by its grace, but there are many more charms in the native land of the poet Guerra Junqueiro. There are amazing legends and monuments, bits of history and heritage to savor through the streets, sweeping vistas, good food...
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