The Portuguese coat of arms has been in the news, with the government dropping it from the official logo of the Republic. But it has a rich history and symbolism that reflects the nation's heritage and history. Read more →

The Lisboa Card is a guest pass that provides free or discounted access to various attractions and public transportation in Lisbon. Here are some factors to consider when deciding if it's worth it: Read more →

While the Benagil sea caves in Lagoa were once undoubtedly stunning but their popularity has led to dangerous conditions, ecological damage and overcrowding. Read more →

Ok, so the process of evolution has a way of working itself out - and then we ask what lesson can we learn from this? Well, Portugal is still amazing.  Affordable living, good healthcare, kind people and safety for all.  Read more →

Portugal is a land rich in history, natural beauty, and historic treasures. Popular destinations like Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve attract a large number of tourists, there are so many lesser-known and off-the-beaten-path places in Portugal that are worth exploring. Read more →

Just an hour from Lisbon, the Alentejo has no big cities but is made up of fortified hill towns featuring traditional crafts and foods. Making up 30% of Portugal, the region has flowing vineyards and olive oil groves with a mild climate. Guests enjoy the traditional cuisine and distinct local olive oils, bold wines as well as hiking or cycling the rolling cork plains, natural reserves and more than 85 miles of Atlantic coast. Read more →

Tomar will be full of pageantry and events at the 2023 “Festa dos Tabuleiros” - scheduled to run from July 1 to 10, 20123. The pageantry of the “Festa dos Tabuleiros,” or Festival of Trays, happens every four years. Read more →

Évora, the main city of Portugal’s Alentejo, has been named the European Capital of Culture 2027. As a result, Évora will offer a series of cultural events for the year of 2027. The award is based on a criteria of cultural and artistic content to be presented and the participation of the local population in the project. The  European Capital of Culture is an initiative that focuses on the creative economy at the heart of European cities with EU support for a yearlong celebration of the arts and culture. Read more →

Christopher Elliot, travel columnist for several national publications including the Washington Post, USA Today and Forbes has included the Alentejo region as on his 23 Places to Travel to in 2023. This comes a few weeks after  the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine voted Portugal  the best country to travel to specifically citing the "charming village of Marvão with its 13th century walls," set in the Alentejo.  Read more →

When the editors of Condé Nast Traveler voted on the best 'destinations for the world today' they came up with a unique list of just nine places. Only three were in Europe, and one of them was a relative newcomer to the world stage: Portugal’s Alentejo. The Alentejo is the perfect off the beaten path destination that is more than worth the journey. It is like nowhere else. Read more →