High in the mountains of Centro de Portugal the quaint village of Belmonte has kept a secret for over five-hundred years. On the fateful day of December 5th 1496, King Manuel I of Portugal passed a decree stating that all Jews in the land must either convert to Christianity or leave the country immediately. Apparently,...Read More

It’s easy to see why these villages have been named the next seven wonders of Portugal Seven Portuguese villages have been named as the top picks for this year’s “Seven Wonders of Portugal” campaign, a long-running project that makes selections under a different theme every time in an effort to highlight the best of what...Read More