To many, the fact that there are places where human bones are used to “decorate” the walls makes them feel…
Category: History
Building bridges
The world’s longest pedestrian bridge is opening this month in Arouca, about an hour’s drive from Porto, and it is…
Pilgrims in Portugal
Fátima is located around 130kms north of Lisbon, just 60kms east of Nazaré where the biggest wave surfed was recorded…
Ferragudo – celebrating 500 years of living from the sea
There has been much speculation on how the name Ferragudo came about. Was it taken from the name of a…
Holidays for the saints
Public holidays in Portugal consist of a mix of civil and religious days, observed at national, regional and municipal level. There are…
Defense along Algarve’s coastline
During the Middle Ages the Moors were the main inhabitants of Portugal and built many castles and fortresses. However, some…
Historical and cultural gems in the Algarve
The Algarve is a treasure trove of historical and cultural gems. With routes taking you past Roman villas, Neolithic sites,…
Romans leave their mark
Archaeological excavations carried out recently have shown there are remains of an ancient Roman city, Balsa, in Tavira. The existence…
History in the Algarve
The Algarve is a region that has had its fair share of history, from the rise of the Arabic caliphate…