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.

Sintra is a town enveloped in mystery, and each of its historical sites is surrounded by legends. It’s also a town known for its literary heritage and vast array of monuments, including prehistoric ones, like dolmens. Because Sintra is rich in nineteenth century Romantic architecture, it was classified as a World Heritage Site, and all of its monuments received the same classification, which includes the ones on this list. Continue reading…

If you’re planning on visiting the Alentejo region you can’t miss Évora, the only Portuguese city to be a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network. Its history spans more than two thousand years, and it’s still etched on the buildings of the city and on the dozens of megalithic monuments in the area.

This city is in the middle of the Alentejo’s wide plains, and the landscape is characterised by olive trees and vineyards, as well as the intensive planting and harvesting of cereals, with pasture regions and forests of cork and oak. Continue reading…