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Convent of the Capuchos, Sintra

Convent of the Capuchos feels like a world away from the crowds of Sintra although it rests in the same hills along with famous...

Aljube Museum – Resistance and Freedom

The Aljube Museum - Resistance and Freedom in Lisbon, also known as the Museu do Aljube Resistência e Liberdade, presents a stark reminder of...

Discover the Secrets of Biester Palace in Sintra

Biester Palace, right in the heart of Sintra, Portugal, is a magnificently restored 19th century mansion that opened its doors to the public for...

Porto Palafita da Carrasqueira

Situated on the left bank of the Sado Estuary lies the unique fishing village of Carrasqueira. Here you will encounter a series of wooden...

The Berlengas – Portugal’s Archipelago of Historical and Natural Gems

Off the coast of Peniche, one of Portugal’s most popular seaside locations lies the Berlengas archipelago. The largest and the only inhabited island, Berlenga...

Parque Dom Carlos I, Caldas da Rainha

Parque Dom Carlos I is the heart of the charming city of Caldas Da Rainha. Named after a Portuguese king, this romantic park charms...

Monastery of Alcobaça

In the charming town of Alcobaça, stands an incredibly important piece of history called the Monastery of Alcobaça. For more than eight hundred years,...

Palace of the Dukes of Braganza

Located in the city of Guimarães, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza dates back to the 15th century. Built by the first Duke...

The Bordalo Pinheiro Museum – Lisbon’s Artistic Gem

Are you planning a trip to Lisbon? If so, you must be scouting for must-visit places in the city, right?! We’ve got something you’ll...

Santana, Madeira Travel Guide

Located along the northern coast of Madeira island lies the municipality of Santana, named after Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. Santana...

Estufa Fria – Discover the Cold Greenhouse of Lisbon

Seemingly small at a glance from the outside, Estufa Fria is a haven of natural beauty, one that you can actually explore for free...

The Pharmacy Museum (Museu da Farmácia)

You may not necessarily think of pharmacy when you think of Lisbon, but the Santa Catarina neighborhood in the Portuguese capital hosts an entire...

MACAM – The Armando Martins Museum of Contemporary Art

The Armando Martins Museum of Contemporary Art (MACAM for short) opened in the Alcântara-Belém Art District of Lisbon on March 22, 2025 with 215...

Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz, São Miguel, Azores

High above the town of Vila Franca do Campo, the Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz is one of the most peaceful and visually...

Cascata dos Anjos – Madeira’s Angel Falls

Along Madeira’s dramatic south coast near the town of Ponta do Sol lies one of the island’s most curious natural attractions - Cascata dos...

Solar Branco Gin Library, São Miguel

In the lush hills of São Miguel Island in the Azores, the Solar Branco Gin Library is a destination like no other. Set within...

Pousada Palácio de Estoi

Pousada Palácio de Estoi is a grand 18th-century palace that has been reborn as a luxury hotel. With its dusky pink façade, elegant gardens,...

NewsMuseum, Sintra

The Sintra News Museum, known as the NewsMuseum, is where the story of media comes to life through interactive exhibits and immersive technology. This...

Hidden in Plain Sight: Lisbon’s Botanical Garden

Tucked away in the beautiful neighborhood of Príncipe Real, the Botanical Garden of Lisbon (Jardim Botânico de Lisboa) is one of the city’s best...

Welcome to the World’s Smallest International Bridge, Ponte Internacional do Marco!

On the far edge of Portugal’s Alentejo region, a simple wooden bridge stretches just six meters in length and only 1.45 meters wide. Welcome...

Castro Marim – The Land of Salt Pans and Wetlands

When you think of the Algarve, it is undoubtedly the beach that first comes to mind. However, you can now add salt to the...

Museu da Marioneta (Puppet Museum), Lisbon

Step into a place where storytelling takes center stage, where puppets, masks, and shadows put on a show over the centuries. Located in the...

The Hat Museum, São João da Madeira

Tucked into Portugal’s Aveiro district lies São João da Madeira, the country’s smallest municipality, which measures just eight square kilometers! Yet, despite its modest...

Casa do Passal, the Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum

In the heart of Beira Alta, Portugal, you can find Casa do Passal, an imposing 19th-century family mansion that has finally been reborn as...

Tapada das Necessidades – A Lisbon Park with a Royal History

On the Western side of Lisbon, just below Campo de Ourique, stands a palace with incredible views and its gardens hidden behind high walls....

Looking for a Place to Take Your Kids in Lisbon? Try the Museu da Carris!

The Museu da Carris gives visitors a fascinating glimpse into the history of Lisbon's public transportation, housed in the former headquarters and workshops of...

The Fairy Forest Trail, Sintra

Close to the Portuguese coast, hidden in the mountains of Sintra, grows a truly magical forest that in some sections is completely covered by...

The CCCM Museum – Sharing the History of Macau and Portugal 

The Macau Scientific and Cultural Centre Museum (CCCM) in Lisbon is Portugal's premier institution housing Chinese artifacts and artworks. This small museum, dedicated to...

Prepare to Be WOW-ed at the World of Wine (WOW) in Porto

On the south bank of the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia, directly across from Porto’s historic Ribeira district, lies one of Portugal’s...

The Literary Man Óbidos Hotel

In the heart of Portugal's medieval walled town of Óbidos, a Literary Man awaits but not just any literary man, The Literary Man Óbidos,...
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