Lisbon, or Lisboa in Portuguese, is the capital of Portugal, and one of the oldest cities in the world, dated back to 1200 BC. Its Mediterranean climate makes it a popular destination, so when visiting Portugal and, more specifically, the capital, you can expect great food, warm temperatures and nice people ready to help you with anything you need! Continue reading…

Portugal’s stunning history and culture has survived for many centuries: the beautiful architecture, the traditional tiles and the pavement, and the stories of kings and queens, which are famous for being full of betrayals, death and, above all, love. One of these stories is the most famous Portuguese love story; that of Pedro and Inês.

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When you visit Portugal you’ll be able to experience a lot of different events, as it seems there’s always something going on in some part of the country! We want you to enjoy your time in Portugal to the fullest so, after mentioning some April events happening right now, we’re taking a look at events you can’t miss during May: Continue reading…

Located in Belém, a district of Lisbon known for its connections to the Age of Exploration, the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos is one of many popular monuments in the area. Its construction was ordered by King Manuel I to celebrate Vasco da Gama’s discovery of the maritime path to India, and is a beloved and well-known Portuguese monument. You’ll be able to easily visit this cultural symbol if you stay with us in the Pestana Palace or Pousada of Lisbon, as they’re both close by.

Portugal is a small country, but its history is ancient and its cultural background rich. Art is ingrained in the Portuguese from a very early age, and it can take a lot of different forms, many of which are seen and interacted with every single day. Tiles have been elevated to an art form in Portugal, and many old buildings have at least one panel. As for the pavement, black, red and white stones have long been used to form beautiful patterns on public streets. Continue reading…

The north of Portugal is a region that comprises several districts, including Porto and Viana do Castelo, which you can easily visit by staying in our Pousadas. These cities have many beautiful historical places so, in order for you to fully enjoy our 3 Night Route, we compiled a list of some of the places of interest you can visit while you’re there.

There is always something going on in Portugal, and this is especially true in springtime – from classical music marathons to food festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Here are some events to look out for!

Although there are a lot of different expressions in Portugal, varying from the north to the south (and the islands), some are commonly used and can be applied everywhere you choose to go in the country. Learning how to say ‘thank you’ or ‘how are you’ is practical, but so is learning popular expressions that are funny at the same time – especially because they’re used in almost all regions of the country on a daily basis.