Historical Background The building now known as the Hotel Parque was built in 1910 for the Portuguese-Brazilian emigrant António Rosa who had made a fortune in Brazil. The design is attributed to the […]

The festival of São Martinho in Portugal — its origins, traditions, regional variations. Origins & legend The day commemorates Martinho de Tours (St Martin), a 4th-century Roman soldier turned bishop, […]

There are stories that are not written down in books. Stories that live in someone’s hands, in the way they move, speak, sit down slowly, or look out the window […]

Every December, the medieval town of Óbidos in Portugal transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland known as “Vila Natal Óbidos” (Óbidos Christmas Village). Behind the town’s stone walls, a festive world of lights, music, […]

1. Festival “O Chícharo da Serra” (Santa Catarina da Serra, Leiria District) 2. Festival das Sopas (Fátima, Leiria District) ➤ Summary and note on the region

More than 70,000 short-term rental properties (Alojamento Local) in Portugal are currently at risk of having their licenses cancelled.The reason: many property owners have not submitted proof of valid liability insurance as required by Decreto-Lei […]

This weekend there was a storm in centre and north of Portugal. After the storm the sun came and warmed people. Many people went out and let the sun warm […]

Don’t be fooled.. From the outside, the second-hand market seems very limited, – but that’s until you enter the hall known as Pit Stop. Here the selection is large, and […]

Mr. Vasile Bumb wants to revive previous attempts to establish a market of the old classic type in what has been best known as Pit Stop in recent years. The […]

Then this summer is over, and the locals can take back their town. Now there are free parking spaces, and many locals who use the best places in the sun […]