December 1. holiday. Do you know why this day is celebrated?
December 1st is a public holiday, Restoration of Independence Day. It marks the day in 1640, Portugal regained its independence after decades of Spanish rule. It was on this day…
Estoi Palace, one of Algarve’s main monuments
The Palácio de Estoi, also known as Casa de Estói or Quinta de Estói, is a historic building located near the town of Estói, in the municipality of Faro, in…
The oldest ‘town’ in the country doesn’t want to change
A new city and eight new towns have been confirmed. There are those who don’t want to see their status raised: “a big town is better than a small city”.…
The 10 most beautiful castles in Portugal
Discover the 10 most beautiful castles in Portugal, buildings of different architectural styles that reflect the history of the last millennium. Imagine the Iberian Peninsula a thousand years ago: religious…
History in Portugal: Mondim de Basto, a mystic village
Mysticism and the enigma of times gone by predominate in Mondim de Basto, part of the famous Terras de Basto, located in the transitions between Minho and Trás-os-Montes. Here you…
Olivença, “Centuries-old” discourse at Portuguese – Spanish border
Or, when is a politician better off keeping quiet? The Portuguese secretary of Defense, Nuno Melo, stated this Friday that the town of Olivença “is Portuguese”, and defended that “rights…
A Portuguese village is out of a fairy tale, for US magazine
It is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Portugal and the literary heritage of UNESCO. Obidos, in the west of the country, deserves to be known at any…
Visit historic Silves with Feel Free Algarve Boat Tours
The town of Silves in the Algarve, a region in the south of Portugal, is known for its well-preserved medieval castle. It is situated on a hill and overlooks the…
One of the Algarve’s most visited monuments has been closed for over a year
One of the Algarve’s most visited monuments, the Ponta da Bandeira Fort, has been closed for over a year. The local authority wants to restore it so that it can…
Tordesillas, the city where Spain and Portugal divided the world
To the outsider, Tordesillas looks like just another small town on the banks of the River Douro in the Spanish province of Valladolid. It has a historic center with a…