Castle of São Jorge (Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisbon) – this castle, which overlooks the historic center of Lisbon, was originally built by the Moors during the 10th century, only to be overpowered by Christian forces commanded by Afonso I (the first King of Portugal) in 1147, as part of the Siege of […]
Castle of Alvor (Faro) – located an hour’s drive west of Faro, this castle was originally a smaller fort built over the remains of fortifications erected by Phoenicians, Greeks, and Carthagians that passed though that part of Portugal during their respective historic periods. The castle was used by the Moors, only to be destroyed by […]
Castle of Almourol (Ilhota do Rio Tejo, Praia do Ribatejo, Almourol, Vila Nova da Barquinha) – located about 1 ½ hours northeast of Lisbon via car (Highway A1) this castle, once the location of a similar castle built during the Roman Empre, was built by the Knights Templar during the Portuguese Reconquista (1171 AD). After […]
Castelo dos Governadores (Jardim da Constituição, Lagos) — Built in the 17th century, this building is the only surviving element of the complex of the Seven Stations of the Holy Way that were distributed throughout the city in the 18th century. On the main façade, above each of the two main doorways, we can see […]
Belem Tower (Avenida da India, Belem, Lisbon) – built in 1515 as a fortress guarding Lisbon harbor, Belem Tower was often the departure point for many Portuguese ships making their voyages of discovery in the New World (particularly the-then Portuguese colony of Brazil), as well as trading posts (and eventual colonies) in Africa and Asia. […]
Aroeira Golf Resort (Herdade da Aroeira, 2820-567 Charneca da Caparica) – located 20 km. south of Lisbon, Aroeira is a 900-acre golf course on the Setubal peninsula. Opened in 1973, this course winds its way through a dense pine forest, and hosted the Portuguese Open tournaments in 1996 & 1997. Golfers of all standards should […]
Algarve Shopping (Lanka Parque Comercial e Industrial do AlgarveFracção 3 Tavagueira Guia, Albufeira) – this shopping complex has over 25 men’s and women’s clothing and fashion shops including Zara, Morgan, Mango, H&M, C&A and Pepe Jeans and for more sporty clothing QuickSilver, Ericeira Surf and Sportzone. There are also children’s shops (clothes, toys, etc.), several […]
A Capelinha Caffé (Centromar Shopping Center, Faro) – this is an attractive bar near the sea — that attracts clients of various age groups and plays various types of music, including Latin rhythms. It has excellent views of the coast from Praia Formosa beach to Cabo Girão. For those who are hungry, it also serves […]
100 Maneiras (Rua do Texeira 35, Bairro Alto, Lisbon) –– The Bosnian chef and owner of this restaurant focuses on everything a good cook should have: product quality, creative cuisine, talent, imagination and kindness. The chef visits the Ribeira Food Market every day and makes his daily menu depending on the fresh products he encounters […]
Metro (train & bus) (Lisbon): Lisbon’s metro (subway) is modern, clean, and efficient. It (along with Lisbon’s buses and trams) runs from 6:30AM to 1:00AM, and many Metro stations are decorated with contemporary art, making it a tourist attraction in itself. Metro (train & bus) (Lisbon): Lisbon’s metro (subway) is modern, clean, and efficient. It […]