Portugal's second-largest urban area, located along the Douro River, dates back to 300BC and has a rich history, from being an important commercial port during the Roman Empire occupation and passing through a period of Moorish rule before being…
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Sintra resembles a fairy-tale: littered with castles, palaces, and gardens. Due to this area becoming a royal favorite from the late 15th century on, courtiers started building their estates in the region as well. And you can still visit many…
Let’s get one thing out of the way: Lisbon has so many more points of interest and you could easily spend many days exploring the city and its surroundings. But in the spirit of short trips, here’s how you can…
Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, is in. The hospitality of its people, its low-cost compared to the other European capitals, warm climate, beautiful architecture, rich culture, and delicious cuisine have made Lisbon a hot destination for the last years. It…
Contrary to other European capitals, Madrid only started to grow in importance in the 16th century when it was appointed a capital. Since then, though, it has caught up with its counterparts and today is a must-visit destination full…
