The Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Sorrow
The pilgrimage of Nossa Senhora da Agonia, which takes place in Viana do Castelo, in Minho, is one of the best-known festivals in the country:…
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The poet King
D. Dinis is one of the greatest figures in Portuguese history. He was, at his time, one of the most respected Kings in the world.…
The incredible history of the Pastel de Belém
You have probably heard about the pastries in Belém, haven’t you? This typically Portuguese custard tart appeared in the early 19th century and is still…
Azulejos, Portuguese tiles: an art without time
The tradition of tiles in Portugal is not only old but also the most representative of the country. The story tells that it started when,…
Sintra between romance and mystery
Sintra was the first European site registered by UNESCO as a Cultural Landscape. The Universal Value of this landscape was then recognised as a romantic…
Pedro and Inês: story of a forbidden love
There is a love story that marked the history of Portugal more than all others: the forbidden love between Prince Pedro and Inês de Castro,…
Portugal on a plate
If we think about the Portuguese cuisine, the typical Mediterranean cuisine immediately comes to our mind. But in the reality it is not exactly like…
Cork: a portuguese tradition
Thinking about the typical products of Portugal, we immediately think of the wine, such as the Port or the Madeira wine, or the splendid ceramics,…
The legend of the three rivers: Douro, Tagus and Guadiana
Once upon a time there were three rivers that were born in Spain. They were called Douro, Tagus and Guadiana. One day they contemplated the…