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  • The Mysterious Cromlech of Almendres

    The Mysterious Cromlech of Almendres

    Possibly a Primitive Astronomical Observatory: Known popularly as the "hill of the stone amphorae", the Cromlech of Almendres is one of the earliest and most ancient megalithic complexes known to mankind. Situated in a cork grove near Guadalupe, west of... Continue Reading...

  • Óbidos - Portugal's Perfect Medieval Fortress

    Óbidos - Portugal's Perfect Medieval Fortress

    Óbidos Is Sometimes Referred to as "Queen's Town": One of my favourite destinations in Portugal is Óbidos.  This pretty and well preserved medieval town is sometimes called the "Queen's Town". When King Dinis married Isabel of Aragon in 1282, Óbidos... Continue Reading...

  • Lello Bookshop - Porto Shopping

    Lello Bookshop - Porto Shopping

    The Most Beautiful Bookshop in the World! You'll hear many people describe the Lello Bookshop as the "most beautiful bookshop in the world" and when you step through its front door you'll be bowled over by the stunning architecture and... Continue Reading...

  • A Cataplana Meal in the Algarve

    A Cataplana Meal in the Algarve

    The Flavours of the Algarve: Portuguese food in the Algarve is more than just grilled sardines and grilled chicken.  To get away from the stereo-type touristy food, and for a taste of the true flavours of the Algarve, have a... Continue Reading...

  • Tour Routes in Portugal

    Tour Routes in Portugal

    Suggested Tour Routes to see the best destinations in Portugal Portugal is quite compact and easy to travel around. However, most widely sold tour offerings combine it with Spain, and a few even add Morocco. This means you get to... Continue Reading...

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Arraiolos Town

Arraiolos – Famous for its Embroidery and Arraiolos Carpets

Arraiolos is Famous for its Embroidery and Arraiolos Carpets: Arraiolos is a small town with a very long tradition of embroidery. For over five centuries, its embroiderers have created famous tapestries and carpets that have hung on the walls of palaces, castles and manors in Portugal. Most people come to Arraiolos to see its Tapetes […]

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Castelo Arraiolos

Castelo Arraiolos – The Arraiolos Castle on the Hill

All that Remains of Castelo Arraiolos is the Massive Medieval Fortress Wall: One of the reminders of Arraiolos’s foundation is the massive medieval fortress wall which sits on Monte de San Pedro, a hill north of the present town of Arraiolos. Castelo Arraiolos was built by order of King D. Dinis, but the site itself […]

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Feira da Ladra – Lisbon’s Thieves Market

In Lisbon’s Feira da Ladra, Thieves are not Welcome: Located in Campo de Santa Clara, not far from the Alfama district, Lisbon’s Feira da Ladra (Thieves Market) has been in existence since the 13th century.  People gather at this open-air market to buy and sell items in the shade of centuries-old buildings. Photographs from the […]

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Eating and Drinking

Alentejo wine and cheese

Wine and Cheese Tasting in Arraiolos

Alentejo Wine and Artisan Cheese in Arraiolos: We came to Arraiolos to admire the town’s famous Tapetes Arraiolos (Arraiolos carpet) and as part of the visit, we were treated to wine and cheese tasting in the Praça Lima e Brito, Arraiolos town square. Praça Lima e Brito is quite a peaceful place with the Arraiolos […]

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Getting around

Airport Transfers – Lisbon International Airport (LIS)

Airport Transportation at Lisbon International Airport: Lisbon International Airport is Portugal’s busiest airport and is the main point of entry for travellers arriving in Portugal. The modern airport is approximately 7 km from the city centre and is well served by many airport transfer options. By Bus The airport is along the route of a […]

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Useful Facts

Find a Portugal Phone Number or Telephone Code

Portugal Phone Number, Portugal Telephone Code, Portugal Telephone Directory Finding a phone number for a house or business, or a mobile (cell) phone number in Portugal was quite straightforward, not so easy now. As far as a Portugal telephone directory is concerned, Portugal Telecom (PT) had an effective monopoly, but in June 2015 it was […]

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