A small Portuguese cottage formed between boulders in the countryside There has been controversy since the first photos of the Stone House, or Casa do Penedo, emerged on the internet. The Portuguese cottage seemed too unlikely to be real and doubters immediately...
In a rare occurrence, during a particularly dry spell in Portugal’s Minho region, Vilarinho da Furna emerges from beneath the water to reveal the bare walls of a 2000-year-old town destroyed by an electric company. In 1967, construction began on a dam that would flood...
In 1938, Monsanto was bestowed the most “Portuguese town in Portugal.” At first glance, Monsanto certainly does not seem a fit representative of the entire country. For one thing, most Portuguese houses are not sandwiched between gigantic boulders. Defined by its...
The name of Freixo de Espada à Cinta seduces by its grace, but there are many more charms in the native land of the poet Guerra Junqueiro. There are amazing legends and monuments, bits of history and heritage to savor through the streets, sweeping vistas, good food...
The ‘Porto Santo Nature Trail’ is back and double the number of people involved in the previous edition. The sporting event takes place next week, on March 4, from Saturday to eight days, and promises to give a stir in the local economy of Porto Santo....
