15 Best Things to Do in Fátima (Portugal)
In the summer of 1917 the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three young shepherds in what is now the town of Fátima in Portugal’s Centro Region. The …
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12 Best Things to Do in Vendas Novas (Portugal)
On the road between Setúbal and Évora, Vendas Novas is an understated Alentejano town embedded in farmland. Most Portuguese people know Vendas Novas for its sandwiches, “bifanas”, which are a …
15 Best Things to Do in Cartaxo (Portugal)
The town of Cartaxo is in a sea of vineyards on the fertile right bank of the River Tagus. Wine is integral to Cartaxo’s story: Every autumn the town even …
15 Best Things to Do in Moura (Portugal)
Not for from the Spanish border, Moura is a medieval town with rich Moorish heritage. Take the Mouraria neighbourhood , which looks much as it did 700 years ago when …
15 Best Things to Do in Silves (Portugal)
A perfect day out from coastal Algarve, Silves is an adorable medieval town among citrus groves and vineyards. The town had its heyday in Moorish times when it was the …
15 Best Things to Do in Espinho (Portugal)
In easy reach of Porto, Espinho is a holiday resort with ample sandy beaches, rolling surf and a helping of seafood restaurants. What more could you ask for? A few …
15 Best Things to Do in Tondela (Portugal)
In the Beira Alta region in central Portugal, Tondela is a placid town in pine coated mountains by the River Dão. The town sprang up quickly in the 1700s, and …
15 Best Things to Do in Mirandela (Portugal)
Up in the Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro Province, Mirandela is a university town in Portugal’s far northeastern corner. The Tua River winds through Mirandela and is crossed by a 200-metre …
15 Best Things to Do in Ermesinde (Portugal)
In the northeast of the Porto Metropolitan Area, Ermesinde has swift transport links to the city by train or Metro. The Caide Marco, Braga and Guimarães commuter line all stop …
15 Best Things to Do in Póvoa de Varzim (Portugal)
Half an hour north of Porto, Póvoa de Varzim is a coastal resort that first attracted tourists in the 1800s. In the 19th century it was a place where two …