Mata dos Medos – Scary forest Costa da Caparica
Mata dos Medos (“Scary Forest”) is situated not far away from the shore and from the town Costa da Caparica. According to the legend, King Dom João V (1706-1750) ordered to plant a pine forest on the top of the...
Vila Nova de Milfontes – Costa Vicentina
Vila Nova de Milfontes is a town located by the ocean, in Alentejo, at the mouth of the Mira River. The Alentejoregion of Portugal is a hot land of gentle landscapes, undulating wheat fields, vast olive plantations and evergreen cork...
Essência do Vinho Porto 2026 – wine tasting event
Essência do Vinho is the most important wine event in Portugal. It is organized in the beautiful interiors of Palácio da Bolsa.
How to prepare yourself to visit Lisbon
Before your travel to Lisbon it is worth knowing what to be prepared for and what things take with you in your suitcase. I know Lisbon inside out, I have lived here for many years and the city keeps surprising...
Portuguese roasted chestnuts – recipe
During autumn and winter in Portugal it’s easy to find on the street vendors of roasted chestnuts. Edible chestnuts can also be made at home in the oven, I recommend my recipe for Castanhas assadas 😁 11th November – Do...
Góis – for a perfect weekend
Góis is a charming town in Coimbra District, in the deep, narrow valley of the Ceira river. There are about 2 000 habitants. It’s a peaceful and green place, there is a clean river beach Praia Fluvial da Peneda where...
