Formed over millions of years by the action of rainwater on the limestone, The Gruta de Mira de Aire complex of underground caves is a stunning experience. Discovered in 1947 and elected “Natural Wonder” of Portugal in 2010, it is the biggest cave complex...
Museu do Azulejo Lisbon- the story of tiles & so much more
My all-time favourite museum in Lisbon is the tiles museum, Museu Nacional do Azulejo. The museum itself is located in a former convent, classified as a National Monument and a hidden gem in itself. Tiles can basically be found everywhere in Lisbon and Portugal,...
EVOA- Tagus Estuary Birdwatching and Conservation area (Lisbon)
The Tagus River is the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula and well known for all visitors to Lisbon since the city has a great geographical connection to the river. Close to the city, in the western direction, the river enters into the Atlantic...
Quinta da Regaleira- Mystery and Symbolism
The village of Sintra, World Patrimony by UNESCO located west of Lisbon, is an enchanting place with so many outstanding attractions. Quinta da Regaleira is one of them and was in 2018 the most visited cultural attraction in Portugal. To enter into the Garden...
Cliffs, caves and beaches of Carvoeiro- Algarve
Carvoeiro is a village in the municipality of Lagoa– Algarve. It was once a small fishing village and is now an important tourist centre, without having lost much of its old charm. In the centre you find a small but beautiful beach with fishing boats...
The Guincho-Cresmina dunefield- Cascais
Duna de Cresmina is located in the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais and it is an amazing natural area of beauty side by side the famous Guincho Beach. The Guincho-Cresmina dunefield is an unstable system due to the prevailing northwest winds bringing the sand from...
Up&down in Lisbon
Lisbon is a hilly city and some of its most interesting attractions are located exactly on the hills or on the slope of the hills. It can be a real challenge to walk from one hill to another but to facilitate there are several...
Palácio Fronteira – Lisbon
Originally built as a suburbian residence and hunting lodge by Marquise de Fronteira in the 17th century the Fronteira Palace is a hidden treasure among Lisbons many historical buildings. The palace shows strong italian architectural influence and is still owned and habited by the...
