One of the most picturesque traditions of Portugal is the seven skirts of Nazaré. The Nazarene woman is known for wearing seven skirts—a custom that, despite sparking many theories, remains a mystery as to its origins. What is clear, however, is that the number seven holds profound mystical, spiritual, and biblical significance: there are seven virtues, seven...

When it comes to tourism in Portugal, there are a few destinations that immediately spring to mind. The Algarve is perhaps the most obvious, not least because it has been the destination of choice for many families for decades. Meanwhile, the Costa Vicentina has been gaining ground, especially for those looking for a bathing environment, but more...

We are used to looking at the paradisiacal destinations that exist abroad and tend, more often than not, not to pay enough attention to the treasures that exist in Portugal itself. Fortunately, this has been a trend that has been changing, albeit slowly, over the last few decades, largely thanks to the tourism boom that...

Peniche is one of Portugal's best kept secrets. Perhaps because it is a relatively new town - it was only elevated to this status in 1988 - Peniche has a unique and vibrant energy, characteristic of recent territories, where modernity and tradition go hand in hand and are projected into the future. Peniche is the westernmost city on the European continent...