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Explore Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, where medieval granite meets modern sophistication. An editorial guide to the castle, the Palace of the Dukes, and the city's vibrant culinary scene.
Uncover the hidden secrets of the Convent of Christ in Tomar, from the mystical Templar Charola to the symbolic exuberance of the Chapter House Window. A deep guide to the monument that defines the Portuguese soul.
Explore Batalha, where the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória stands as a limestone testament to Portuguese independence. An editorial guide to Gothic architecture, the Unfinished Chapels, and the history that shaped a nation.
Discover the sophisticated and natural side of Albufeira through its most iconic beaches. From the Salgados dunes to the vibrant cliffs of Praia da Falésia, this guide explores the geology, culture, and gastronomy of Europe’s most dramatic coastline.
Discover the 10 beaches that define the Albufeira coastline, from iconic red cliffs to secluded coves. A critical and practical guide to navigating the best of the Algarve.
Forget the tourist menus and the crowded sands. To find the real Nazaré, you must climb to the Sítio via the old path and learn to read the rhythm of the women drying fish in the sun at low tide.
Forget the Algarve crowds; in Setúbal, the sea is served with a side of mountains and fried cuttlefish. From the turquoise of Galapinhos to the surf at Figueirinha, here is how to navigate the Arrábida coast.
In June, the Algarve's best beaches are not in Albufeira: they are in Aljezur, on the Costa Vicentina, where the water is cold, the wind is real, and you can still get lunch without a reservation. An opinionated guide to Arrifana, Bordeira and Amoreira, with breakfast at Mioto and proper sweet potato.
In August, Nazaré beach has towels half a metre apart and eight-euro parasols. There are five beaches twenty minutes away where none of that happens, and this honest guide tells you which, when to go, and where to eat afterwards.
While half the country sweats in traffic on the road to the Algarve, Praia dos Galapinhos, named Europe's most beautiful beach in 2017, sits 45 minutes from Lisbon waiting for anyone willing to walk ten minutes. Here is how to trade July in the Algarve for the Arrábida and never look back.
Mirandela is a labyrinth of reflections on the Tua River and centuries-old granite. Discover the viewpoints where the Transmontano light transforms the city into a photographer's dream, far from the tourist traps.