Sintra: the city of the palaces of Portugal

Sintra is a delicious Portuguese town in the district of Lisbon. It was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco on December 19, 1995.The municipality has large areas of important natural, cultural and aesthetic value, and the constant tourist flow led to preserve it by classifying the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park as a Protected Landscape Area. Among

The cradle of “Fado” in Lisbon.

According to statistics, Lisbon is the third most hospitable city in the world, and hides an open secret. This secret is called Barrio de la Moreira, the true cradle of “fado”, a music genre that can be traced to the 1820s, accompanied by the «viola» and the Portuguese guitar. And we say that it is

4 extraordinary places in Sintra that you can’t miss

places in Sintra

Sintra is a delicious Portuguese town that has an abundant number of wonderful tourist attractions, from ancient castles to sumptuous palaces. The city is famous for its romantic architectural style. Therefore, many places in Sintra are magnificent examples of this elaborate and decorative type of construction. You will find them scattered over the wooded hills

The 5 best extreme activities to do in Portugal

extreme activities to do in Portugal

Portugal is mostly known for its cities, like Lisbon, Oporto or Coimbra. It also has plenty of landscapes and gastronomy to offer. But there are many extreme activities to do in Portugal that make this country a perfect destination for adventurous travellers who want to feel the adrenaline running through their veins. We have listed five