Beyond the mists of Sintra, on the granite islands of the Tagus or in the heart of the Minho hills, Portugal unfolds a spectacular panorama of fortresses. Witness to conquests, sacred orders or ...

Once one of Europe's best-kept secrets, Portugal is now a favorite destination among sun seekers, history enthusiasts, and beach bums alike. Popular attractions like Pena Palace and the Jerónimos ...

A map has shown the location of castles across western and central Europe, and one nation seems to be the stand out winner. ... Castles in Italy, Portugal, Czechia, Slovakia, ...

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Secluded beaches and Moorish castles off the beaten track in Portugal. By Ben Groundwater. Updated November 12, 2019 — 10.59am first published at 12.15am. Save.

The tiny, walled-in, mountaintop village of Marvão—a medieval gem in Portugal's Alentejo region—has sweeping views of the countryside (including some of Spain, just 10 miles away), a ...