Alentejo
Six of the best in Alcácer do Sal
Alcácer do Sal is one of those Alentejo towns that is a sight for sore eyes, yet remains hidden from the gaze of mass tourism. […]
castle
Alentejo
The marvel that is Marvao
Marvao, considered one of Portugal’s prettiest towns, lay virtually on our doorstep, around 10km and a 15 minute drive away. Yet after four weeks of living with it as a neighbour we knew we really ought to visit, we hadn’t done so. […]
Europe
Moor Than Meets the Eye, Castello S. Jorge in Lisbon
Castello S. Jorge sitting high above Lisbon’s red-tiled rooftops is a shining example of why you can’t always trust what ‘wise’ old locals tell you…. […]
Austria
Trapped in the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg
I’m not surprised to discover the Hohensalzburg Fortress in Salzburg was once used as a prison. We’ve not been thrown into dungeons or anything quite as… […]
Europe
The Castle that Haunted me in Tarascon
Tarascon Castle is a grand example. It still looks impenetrable, towering above the Rhone to keep a watchful eye on its neighbour and rival, Beaucaire… […]
Guimaraes
What To See in Guimaraes
A popular day excursion destination from Porto and Braga and a summer time magnet for its art, music and cultural events, 2012 sees Guimaraes in Northern Portugal take on the mantle of European Capital of Culture which should up its visitor numbers considerably. […]