Portuguese bullfighting cannot be confused with its Spanish counterpart. By recognizing the distinctions between the two traditions, spectators can gain a deeper understanding of Southern Portuguese culture and heritage while respecting the values and practices that define this ancient spectacle. Read more →
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The Battle of Diu, fought on February 3, 1509, was a pivotal naval clash between a Portuguese fleet commanded by Almeida and an alliance of the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt, the Ottoman Empire, the Sultan of Gujarat, and the Zamorin of Calicut. Read more →
Today, the lineage of the Iberian fighting bull continues to be preserved and curated by dedicated breeders across Spain and Portugal. Read more →
In a groundbreaking decision that sent shockwaves across the global football community, FIFA has announced that the 2030 World Cup will be hosted not only by Spain and Morocco but also by the Portugal. Read more →
Portuguese bullfighting, also known as "corrida de touros" or "tourada" is a traditional cultural event in Portugal that dates back centuries. Read more →
Portugal is a land of legends: Lusas, companion of Bacchus founded it - naming it Lusitania. And the city of Lisbon is named for the hero Ulysses. There are some bits of wrong info that seem to live online, and we, as lovers of all things Portugal, want to help. Read more →
Setúbal, is set on the northern bank of the Sado river estuary, about 26 miles south of Portugal's cool capital, Lisbon. A colony of dolphins now lives in the Sado, making nature and the wild even closer. And, just south of Lisbon, it has the charm of a big city without the huge costs... Read more →
Portugal might be a small country, about the size of Maine, but it offers a big variety of food, artistic practices, music, and traditional crafts among many other things. We’ve put together a list of experiences that are bucket-list essentials of a trip to Portugal and that you won't be able to get anywhere else. Read more →
-- 3 Couples Wearing Wedding Attire Will Win Flights, Long Weekend in Lisbon, Staying at Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Hotel -- Read more →
Ah, Portugal - warm, safe, and wonderful! In fact in 2019 more foreigners applied for residency than in any year since they started keeping records. But can you pass the citizenship test? From the list of 30 blew, you could face 10 questions - and being able to get the answers right is crucial for you to be a son or daughter of the Republic. Think you are ready? Try your luck on our "So you want to be a Portuguese" test Read more →
Not that anyone needs a reason to go to Portugal in February anymore - but one good reason is Carnaval, a four-day celebration beginning February 19, 2020. Parades and pageants have been part of Carnaval celebrations throughout Portugal for centuries. But in Funchal, the warm and sunny capital of Madeira, Carnaval festivities are a big deal. Read more →