Portugal
On the right hand bank of the river Tagus, Lisbon is a city whose legendary history stretches back over twenty centuries. The maritime Voyages of Discovery turned Lisbon into one of the world’s great ports and the centre of an empire that stretched from Brazil in the West to India in the East. On the banks of the river, great monuments testify to that history. After the earthquake of 1755, the Baixa Pombalina downtown was rebuilt in the classical style while many of its adjoining medieval neighbourhoods survived and are now home to an amazing array of stores, restaurants and cafés.
Lisbon’s exceptional and highly individualistic light has charmed writers, photographers and filmmakers with the polychrome façade tiles serving to create a particular atmosphere. On foot, by tram, boat or walking the banks of the Tagus, and even on the metro - an open underground museum of contemporary Portuguese art, any means serves to reveal the cultural diversity of the Portuguese capital of Lisbon.
The frontier castles have stood since the birth of the Portuguese nation.
The frontier castles have stood since the birth of the Portuguese nation.
The Centro de Portugal is home to some of the oldest examples of Portuguese history.
Known as the island of flowers, Madeira has unforgettable sunsets, fantastic scenery and romantic restaurants.
In Porto Santo you will find sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Art and traditions of the Algarve Place: Moorish legends, traditional houses, castles and Roman roads; discover the cultural history of the Algarve.
Refuges in the Azores Natural surroundings that have remained unspoilt and unchanged by the ravages of time, where lush green vegetation...
The marina in Horta, awarded a European blue flag, is the most popular port in Portugal.
The Alentejo, in southern Portugal, is a region of romance experienced amidst the delights of nature.
