Now That Portugal’s No Longer a Secret, Here’s Where You Should Explore
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Tricia Pimental
My Three Favorite Handicraft Towns in Portugal
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Six Top Praias Fluviais—Portugal’s River Beaches
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Beaches, History, and Charm: 5 Must-See Algarve Towns
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Exploring the Magic of Southern Portugal
I’m padding down a smooth, wooden boardwalk. This one is different, constructed not parallel to the shoreline, but perpendicular, thoughtfully enabling beachgoers to reach the shore without traipsing over a lengthy stretch of sand. When I reach the clear water, a warm wave gently washes over my feet, a perfect start for my journey. I’m Read more...: Exploring the Magic of Southern Portugal
Roaming the Ruins—Central Portugal’s Conímbriga
I stop to watch as Senhor Melro, aka “Blackbird,” meticulously paints a ceramic plate. I’m hooked, knowing I must return to buy for sale in the ticket office. But at the moment, I’m eager to explore Conímbriga, a walled former urban settlement and the site of one of the largest excavations in Portugal...
An Immersive Learning Experience in Portugal
Why am I content living in Portugal? I was often asked that question by family and friends in the States when I moved here in 2012. Here’s what I wrote then: “A herd of goats files into the pasture below my patio. It’s 10 a.m., but I only know that because that’s when the milking finishes in the animals’ ancient stone quarters across the road. Distant bells from the village church are also a clue...
Whisper of the Past in Old World Portugal
A woman dressed in black from head to toe meanders on the road before me, an ancient rough-hewn stick in her hand. Her bovine companions moo and low, their flanks swaying rhythmically as she speaks gruffly to them, urging this one to hurry...
A Dual Career in Coastal Portugal
Michael J. Day zeroed in on Portugal as his overseas retreat because it offered him much of what he loved about living on the U.S. West Coast. “It has hiking...
“How We Went Hunting for Our Dream Home in Portugal”
Our first home in Portugal was a 200-year-old stone cottage with an inviting red-lacquered wooden door and window boxes brimming with pink hydrangeas. The place was aptly titled Pastor, Portuguese for “shepherd” and had once been....