How to experience Sintra without feeling rushed
A local approach to palaces, mountain roads and the Atlantic, with enough time to enjoy all three.
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What makes the Alentejo taste like nowhere else
Cork forests, clay amphorae, olive oil and long lunches: meet Portugal’s most generous region.
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Beyond the giant waves: the real Nazaré
The surf made Nazaré famous. Its fishing traditions, cliff-top views and everyday rituals make it unforgettable.
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The Templar symbols hiding in plain sight
Castles, convents and the remarkable afterlife of the Knights Templar in central Portugal.
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Lisbon’s wild coast is closer than you think
Why Arrábida, Sesimbra and Setúbal make one of the capital’s most rewarding day escapes.
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Mafra and Ericeira: from palace to Atlantic
Pair monumental royal ambition with the easy rhythm of a Portuguese fishing and surf town.
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