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Category: Portugal
Pena Palace Tour: Exploring this Treasure of Sintra, Portugal
Sintra’s Pena Palace is a must-see in Portugal. A private tour was a great choice, allowing customization and easy maneuvering through the grand and unusual palace.
Exploring The Castle of the Moors-Sintra, Portugal
The Castle of the Moors in Sintra, Portugal was tops on our list and we were very excited to be checking this out. We took a private tour that included the Moors Castle and Pena Palace. I’ll be writing about Pena Palace in my next post. The tour also included stopping for lunch and driving…
Kayaking to Benagil Caves, Portugal
One of the highlights during our trip to Portugal in May 2024 was our Kayaking tour to the Benagil Caves. I am not the strongest Kayaker but held my own and had a fantastic time. If you are in the Algarve area, this is the top activity I would recommend. My photos are not terrific…
Climbing Around the Algar Seco-Carvoeiro, Portugal
During our 2024 trip to Portugal we stayed in Carvoeiro for a few nights which gave us time to explore the Algar Seco. The Algar Seco is an area along the southern coast in the Algarve area near the town of Carvoeiro. It is known for its unique rock formations that have been created by…
The Castle of Silves in Portugal
If you have been following me you have figured out we have fallen in love with castles during our May 2024 trip to Portugal and the Castle of Silves was no exception. The Castelo de Silves is considered one of the best preserved castles in Portugal and is also the largest in the Algarve. This…
Cromlech of Almendres-Portugal
One of the places we wanted to visit during our May 2024 trip to Portugal was the Cromlech of Almendres. The Cromlech is a prehistoric site containing just under 100 menhirs in a double circular formation, shaped a bit like a figure of eight. The stones were not all placed at the same time as…
Inside the Medieval Walls of Evora, Portugal (and the Chapel of Bones)
Inside the medieval walls of Evora, Portugal was on our must do visit list during our May 2024 trip. Evora is an inland city in Portugal which carries the distinction of an UNESCO World Heritage Centre whose town’s historic center is still partially enclosed by its 15th century medieval walls. History of Evora The history…
Arraiolos Castle-Arraiolos, Portugal
While driving to the city of Evora on our 2024 Portugal trip, we spotted a circular castle, high on a hill in the small town of Arraiolos. I asked Steve to pull over so I could snap a photo. I commented it was too bad the castle was on top of the hill as I…
Knights of the Templar Castle & Convent of Christ-Tomar, Portugal
The Knights of the Templar Castle and Convent of Christ in Tomar were a last minute addition during our May 2024 trip to Portugal. So glad we stopped here as it was one of our very favorite stops. To be walking where the Knights of the Templar once walked was quite an amazing feeling. This…
A Moliceiro Ride Through the Canals in Aveiro, Portugal
One of the many activities we were looking forward to in Portugal was a Moliceiro Ride through the canals of Aveiro. This is actually what brought us to Aveiro on our May 2024 trip. A Moliceiro is a traditional colorfully painted boat which transports people through the canals of Aveiro. It is a flat bottomed…
Exploring Obidos Portugal
After arriving by air in Portugal for our May 2024 trip, we rented a car and decided exploring the medieval town of Obidos would be our first adventure. The drive from Lisbon International Airport was uneventful and took about an hour. Location Obidos, Portugal, where our exploring began, is about an hour north of Lisbon…