Portugal’s rich history is easy to see throughout its cities and villages. The stunning locations on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites include Tomar, Alto Douro, and Madeira in a list with a total of 15 locations. At Pousadas of Portugal we are passionate about these gorgeous towns, and the rich cultural history they bring to the world.
World Heritage Sites in Portugal (Part 2)
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Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet
There is a new claim about such-and-such a food that can help you lose weight or another that can make you heart healthy overnight and maybe even fly you to the moon. Surprisingly, not all of these claims are true. Therefore, when you hear that a Mediterranean diet – ranging from the shores of Portugal to the vineyards of Italy – can have a wondrous effect on your life it is perfectly understandable to be skeptical. Continue reading…
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World Heritage Sites in Portugal (Part 1)
Portugal is a country with a large number of historic monuments and locations, as well as beautiful landscapes, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that many of them are recognised as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Portugal has fifteen sites on the list – three of them are located in the archipelagos, Azores and Madeira, and another one is shared with Spain. Continue reading…
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4 of the Best Secluded Beaches in Portugal
Although summer is nearly at an end, temperatures in Portugal are still perfect for the beach! While many beaches in the country are extremely popular and still filled with sunbathing enthusiasts at this time of year, others are more secluded and, therefore, have fewer people enjoying the sun. These beaches are by no means less beautiful than their more popular counterparts, but because they’re more difficult to access, they’re less visited. Continue reading…
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5 Unusual Things You Can Do in Lisbon
Lisbon is a city of many mysteries. You can do a million and one things when you’re in the capital and still find more to discover every day. With so many Pousadas near Lisbon, you can definitely choose your favourite and use it as a starting point to see another side to the city that you may not have seen before. Continue reading…
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How to Plan the Perfect Family Holiday
Family holidays offer the perfect opportunity for everyone to bond and relax, as well as make new memories! This means that while travelling with family, especially if you have children, it’s vital that you can do it with ease and take anything unexpected out of the equation. Continue reading…
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Take Your Family to Conímbriga on a Day Trip
There are many places in Portugal that are not only children-friendly but make for a wonderful and interesting day trip, and Conímbriga is one of those. Classified as a National Monument in 1910, this settlement is located in the municipality of Condeixa-a-Nova, where you’ll find the Pousada of Condeixa, the perfect place to stay and use as a base to explore the area! Continue reading…
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Portalegre: A Sanctuary in Alentejo
It is said that Portalegre was founded by Lísias in the 12th century after his daughter Maia was kidnapped by a vagabond named Dolme. In his desperation, Lísias searched for Maia and found her dead near a stream (called Ribeira do Baco in present days). The story ends with him dying of happiness thinking he saw her reach for him. The city he founded was originally named Amaia.
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Guimarães – Explore the Birthplace of the Portuguese Nation
Strongly associated with the foundation of Portugal, the city of Guimarães was home to major political and military events that culminated in the Battle of São Mamede and led to the independence and origin of a new nation in 1128. Guimarães is also often called ‘the cradle city’, as it’s widely believed that Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, was born here. Continue reading…
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