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Jardim Botânico da Ajuda

Jardim Botânico da Ajuda is the oldest botanical garden in Portugal, laid out on two levels in 1768 as a part of Ajuda Palace in Lisbon. King Dom José I entrusted construction of the garden to the Marquis de Pombal (he took a big part in the reconstruction of...

08/03/2021

Alentejo Portugal

Cabo Sardão cape – Alentejo

Cabo Sardão cape is located on the picturesque coast of the Alentejo region, away from the crowded tourist routes. The lighthouse at Cabo Sardão cape was built in 1915 and electrified in 1950.I arrived a few minutes before the sunset...

22/02/2021

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Portuguese podcasts

What is a podcast and why you should start listening to podcasts A podcast is a form of online audio publication, usually in the form of regular episodes that are available on a website or in apps. I use two...

22/02/2021

Cuisine Lisbon Portugal

Páscoa – Easter in Portugal

Portugal is a Catholic country. On Palm Sunday, the Portuguese go to church with palm leaves or olive branches. Additionally, on that day you can see palm leaves hung in the form of a cross on the streets. On Palm...

22/02/2021

Alentejo Portugal

Zambujeira do Mar

The seaside town Zambujeira do Mar in Alentejo region is located on a high cliff and facing a romantic beach Praia da Zambujeira do Mar. The Portuguese word ′′zambujeira′′ means a low bush of the olive family growing even in...

22/02/2021

Lisbon Portugal

Chafariz de El-Rei

Chafariz de El-Rei – the royal fountain, is the oldest city spring and the first public fountain in Lisbon. You will come across it while walking from Campo das Cebolas towards the Museu do Fado. It was built in the...

21/02/2021

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Livraria Campos Trindade

In Lisbon’s Chiado district, on Rua do Alecrim, 44 years ago Tarcísio Trindade gave vent to his love for books and opened the book shop “Livraria Campos Trindade”. The shelves were inhabited by rare, old and unique books. There were...

21/02/2021

Lisbon Portugal

Public transportation in Lisbon 2025

isbon has four main public transportations: bus (includes trams, funiculars and the Santa Justa Elevator), metro, train and ferry. Moving around the capital of Portugal never was so easy! Where to buy a ticket, what's the best ticket option for...

18/02/2021

Algarve Portugal

Monte Clérigo – Algarve

Monte Clérigo is a tiny place lost somewhere on the western coast of Algarve. Few summer houses on the hill, huge beach and vastness of the ocean. It’s hard to imagine a better place to relax and recharge your batteries. If you are...

16/02/2021

Algarve Portugal

Praia da Amoreira – Algarve coast

Praia da Amoreira, in the western part of Algarve region, is definitely one of the most picturesque beaches in Portugal. Here the Aljezur river meets the ocean and creates a small lagoon, you can swim in the ocean or in the river. Some of the...

15/02/2021

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