tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162047442024-03-16T01:10:42.688+00:00Portugal Visitor GuideTourist and resident information on Portugal, Madeira and The AzoresUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger449125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-39169155434442512882024-02-14T08:24:00.000+00:002024-02-14T08:24:42.774+00:00Os Caretos de Podence Carnival CostumeOs Caretos de Podence, Macedo de Cavaleiros, Trás-os-Montes
Os Caretos de Podence
One of Portugal's most traditional and bizarre carnival celebrations takes place in the village of Podence in the Trás-os-Montes region of northeastern Portugal.Men of the area dress in colorful, home-made, woolen, hooded costumes predominately red, green, and yellow with red masks made from wood or leather. AroundUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-52244418518089857972024-01-18T11:19:00.007+00:002024-01-18T11:39:59.465+00:00Military Order of Saint James of the SwordMilitary Order of Saint James of the Sword
The Military Order of Saint James of the Sword (Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da Espada) is a military order of chivalry with its roots in the Spanish Order of Santiago.
Knight with a shield bearing the insignia of the order
History
The order was founded in 1172 after the establishment of the Order of Santiago two years earlier in Spain. The Spanish order'sUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-1144563289515101402023-12-28T05:25:00.005+00:002023-12-28T06:36:48.676+00:00Lisbon Lounge HostelLisbon Lounge Hostel
The Lisbon Lounge Hostel, is an award-winning, new budget hotel in Lisbon.
Located in Cais do Sodre, the hostel has four mixed dorm bedrooms for four to six guests each and one double room.There are two bathrooms with three hot showers and three toilets, plus a washbasin with hot running water in every room.The hostel offers free Internet access, a free locker in the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-36007379398354479232023-12-20T10:20:00.000+00:002023-12-20T10:20:43.928+00:00Vila Real de Santo Antonio StationVila Real de Santo Antonio Station, Algarve
Vila Real de Santo Antonio is the eastern terminus of the Algarve Line from Lagos in the east via Faro and Tavira stations.
The art deco station frontThe Vila Real de Santo Antonio Station building is a lovely white-washed art deco structure about 15 minutes' walk from the center of town.There are presently 13 trains a day from Vila Real de Santo Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Vila Real de Santo António, 8900 Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal37.199673 -7.421151799999961437.193178499999995 -7.4312367999999616 37.2061675 -7.4110667999999613tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-35285108204251354972023-11-23T06:29:00.006+00:002023-11-23T06:40:07.086+00:00Armazém Antique Bar PortoArmazém Antique Bar, Porto
Located near the river and the World of Discoveries Museum, Armazém Antique Bar was something of a Porto institution. It offered a little bit of everything - an antique warehouse shop with a tapas cafe/bar inside and a pleasant terrace outside.
Armazém Antique Bar has closedThe outdoor terrace was a great place to relax on a sunny day
The building was originally a wine Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-1125676887952824812023-11-17T16:43:00.003+00:002023-11-18T03:32:16.689+00:00Belem Tower Images LisbonBelem Tower, Lisbon
Belem Tower is a short journey from downtown Lisbon. It offers some wonderful opportunities for photography.
Belém Tower, also known as the Tower of St. Vincent, is a historic fortress located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém in Lisbon, Portugal. It is situated on the northern bank of the Tagus River and has played a significant role in Portugal's maritime history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-58219619900995033192023-11-17T06:26:00.001+00:002024-02-02T12:51:35.958+00:00Aqueducts in PortugalAqueducts in Portugal
History | Locations
Portugal has long been dry and arid especially in the south. Portugal has a number of historic aqueducts that were built to bring water from the hinterland to the cities.
Aqueducts in Portugal
History
The Romans were the first to build aqueducts in Iberia and there are remains of a 3 km-long Roman aqueduct in Conimbriga near Coimbra.
The Muslim occupationUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-41397203514921658242023-11-10T00:10:00.003+00:002024-02-02T12:53:43.348+00:00Igreja de São Paulo BragaIgreja de São Paulo Braga
Architecture | Access
The Igreja de São Paulo (Church of St. Paul) in Braga is a Jesuit church dating from 1589.
The granite facade of the Igreja de São Paulo Braga, Portugal
Architecture
The austere, granite facade hides a superb, decorative interior with the altars masterpieces of gilded woodwork by such master sculptors as Thomas de Araújo, Francisco Ferreira and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0R. de Sao Paulo, 4700 Braga, Portugal41.548065 -8.427462900000023241.5473225 -8.428723400000024 41.5488075 -8.4262024000000224tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-9615856817507700182023-11-01T08:32:00.005+00:002023-11-23T07:42:07.270+00:00Palácio da Justiça PortoPalácio da Justiça, Porto
History | Architecture | Access | Nearby | Porto Districts
The Palácio da Justiça in Porto, northern Portugal is the main law court in the city. It holds both the Tribunal da Relação do Porto (Court of Appeal) and the Tribunal Judicial da Comarca do Porto (Porto District Judicial Court).
It is monumental in size with 8 floors covering an area of 3,600 2 meters. The Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-78869896999136021312023-10-03T08:27:00.006+01:002023-10-03T08:40:26.403+01:00Treatment of Exchange Student in USADeplorable treatment of 17 year old exchange student from Portugal while in the USA
We received an impassioned email from the director of the Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students (CSFES) asking us to highlight and publicize the terrible treatment of a foreign student from Portugal in America.
Here below is the director's email to the U.S. Department of State outlining complaints Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-22763700298119345902023-09-23T05:24:00.000+01:002023-09-23T05:24:31.839+01:00Portugal dos Pequenitos CoimbraPortugal dos Pequenitos, Coimbra
Portugal dos Pequenitos, over on the western bank of the Mondego River in Coimbra, is a model village displaying miniatures of famous monuments from all over Portugal, Madeira and The Azores. These include a scale model replica of the University of Coimbra and the famous window at the Convent of Christ in Tomar.
Portugal dos Pequenitos is aimed at young Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0ポルトガル コインブラ40.2033145 -8.41025730000001240.009347999999996 -8.7329808000000124 40.397281 -8.0875338000000117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-60530847017204336372023-09-13T06:07:00.000+01:002023-09-13T06:07:07.755+01:00Lisbon Bus 730730 Lisbon Bus
The 730 Lisbon bus runs from Picoas metro station to Picheleira (Qta. Lavrado). The bus calls at Rua Angola near Anjos subway station, Sapadores, Alto Pina, and Praça Sócrates da Costa.
730 Lisbon Bus
ScheduleServices begin at 6.30 am from Picoas with the last bus at 9.10 pm. On Saturdays the first bus from Picoas is at 6.30 am with the last bus at 9 pm. On Sundays and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-69819857344074679612023-09-01T09:57:00.002+01:002024-02-02T12:56:03.104+00:00English Cemetery ElvasEnglish Cemetery (Cemiterio dos Ingleses), Elvas
History | Access
The English Cemetery (Cemiterio dos Ingleses) in Elvas, not far from the Castelo, is the final resting place of many of the men killed in the bloody campaigns of the Peninsular War (1807-1814), especially the horrific storming of the fortress of Badajoz over the border in Spain, where over 4,800 British soldiers lost their lives orUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2ポルトガル エルバシュ38.8802788 -7.163663700000029238.6826038 -7.4863872000000296 39.077953799999996 -6.8409402000000288tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-59527359932018870132023-08-28T11:42:00.000+01:002023-08-28T11:42:45.587+01:00Bridges in LisbonBridges in LisbonPonte 25 de Abril | Vasco da Gama Bridge | Bridges in Portugal
Two famous bridges span the River Tagus in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. These are the Ponte 25 de Abril and the Vasco da Gama Bridge. Both are major landmarks of the city and record setters in their own way.Ponte 25 de Abril (25th of April Bridge)25th of April Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril)The Ponte 25 de Abril was Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-87963056930219520092023-07-22T07:02:00.001+01:002023-07-22T07:07:02.060+01:00Supermarkets in PortugalSupermarkets in Portugal
Supermarkets (supermercados) in Portugal are pretty similar to their counterparts in the rest of Europe. Indeed some of the chains are pan-European.
The largest supermarket chains include Continente, Intermarché (French-owned), Pingo Doce and Lidl (German-owned). Continente and Pingo Doce are the two largest Portuguese-owned supermarkets. Pingo Doce has over 400 stores Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-23005461036428104852023-07-14T06:19:00.005+01:002023-10-23T15:27:47.507+01:00El Rinconcillo Tapas in SevilleEl Rinconcillo Tapas, Seville, Spain
If you do make the short and easy bus crossing from the Algarve to Seville in south western Spain, you will discover a city of delights, including some culinary classics.
If you are a fan of Spanish tapas head out to the El Rinconcillo, said to be the birthplace of tapas. Located in the La Macarena district of the historic city of Sevilla, El Rinconcillo Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Calle Gerona, 41-45, 41003 Seville, Spain37.393405447379763 -5.988326668739318837.393011447379763 -5.9889436687393189 37.393799447379763 -5.9877096687393188tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-16009207956932328962023-07-07T08:49:00.000+01:002023-07-07T08:49:37.173+01:00Fish & Vegetable Market OlhãoFish & Vegetable Market Olhão
Right down on the waterfront by the reconstruction of the Caique Bom Sucesso boat are the twin red brick buildings of the fish and vegetable market of Olhão (Mercado de Olhão).
The fish and vegetable market
One building sells fish and meat: the other fruit and vegetables. Both markets are excellent for shopping and for photo opportunities. The range of fresh Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0ポルトガル オリョン37.0260416 -7.842350899999928536.9246401 -8.0037123999999285 37.1274431 -7.6809893999999286tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-82720178253582607942023-07-06T01:07:00.002+01:002023-11-01T13:09:44.881+00:00Palácio de São Lourenço FunchalPalácio de São Lourenço, Funchal, Madeira
The historic Palácio de São Lourenço in Funchal, Madeira on Avenida Zarco served as both a palace and a fortress. The building is also now home to the interesting Madeira Military Museum. It is the most important military structure in Madeira.
The Palácio de São Lourenço in Funchal
History
The fortress dates from the first half of the 16th century and wasUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-37390773162959531702023-07-05T04:45:00.004+01:002023-07-06T01:10:53.112+01:00João Gonçalves Zarco Statue FunchalJoão Gonçalves Zarco Statue (Estátua João Gonçalves Zarco), Funchal, Madeira
A statue of João Gonçalves Zarco, the "discoverer" of Madeira and First Captain of the island stands on Avenida Zarco in the Zona Vehla (Old Town) of Funchal.
The Estátua João Gonçalves Zarco in Funchal
History
The monument dates from 1934. The architect Cristiano da Silva designed the stone base with its allegoric Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-26323602627155028402023-07-04T02:18:00.008+01:002023-07-05T04:46:49.820+01:00Fala Fala Vegetarian RestaurantFala Fala Vegetarian Restaurant, Funchal, Madeira
Located in the Old Town area of Funchal in Madeira, Fala Fala offers a superb variety of vegetarian and vegan food.
Beetroot and basil soup - yummy!Vegan burger and fries
The menu has seasonal changes and includes a range of falafel tortilla wraps, salads, hummus, soups as well as "specials." Look out for the vegan lentil balls in tomato sauce, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-28672677813577220422023-06-25T03:34:00.006+01:002023-07-06T01:11:32.622+01:00Pico dos Barcelos MiradouroPico dos Barcelos, Madeira
View over Funchal from the Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint
Pico dos Barcelos just outside Funchal on Madeira is a viewpoint (miradouro) with great views over Funchal and out to sea.
There are some great views of Funchal to the south
Details
The viewpoint is in the parish of Santo António and is at a height of 355 meters. The viewing platform was built in 1950 and named Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-5960214400240015922023-06-16T18:05:00.001+01:002023-06-16T18:05:24.144+01:00Barcelos Rooster Galo de BarcelosBarcelos Rooster (Galo de Barcelos)
The Barcelos Rooster (Galo de Barcelos) is a common emblem of Portugal often seen in souvenir shops. Considered an item of good luck, the rooster comes from a story of a roasted rooster that crowed to prove a condemned man's innocence.
Galo de Barcelos
The garish, brightly-colored Barcelos Rooster is often sold as a ceramic ornament but there are plastic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0ポルトガル バルセロス41.5317419 -8.617892200000028441.5198554 -8.6380622000000287 41.5436284 -8.5977222000000282tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-89060489281090186522023-06-15T01:10:00.002+01:002023-06-28T10:13:19.590+01:00Largo do Toural GuimarãesLargo do Toural, Guimarães
Largo do Toural in Guimarães is just outside the entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage old town.
Largo do Toural, Guimarães
This large square is surrounded by popular bars, restaurants, and cafes and is an ideal spot to relax. 34 is a Portuguese-Asian cuisine fusion restaurant that is listed in the Michelin guide.
The square itself is decorated with calçada - the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-54602653792907320512023-05-20T09:14:00.002+01:002023-05-20T09:14:21.047+01:00Apartamentos Turísticos Paraíso DouradoApartamentos Turísticos Paraíso Dourado, Porto Santo
The apartments ring a central pool
The Apartamentos Turísticos Paraíso Dourado (Book this hotel with Booking.com) is a three-star apartment hotel complex close to the beach on Porto Santo, Madeira.
The apartments have a fully-fitted kitchen complete with gas rings and microwave
Hotel Facilities
The hotel offers spacious apartments centered Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16204744.post-81668792756938760292023-05-12T15:15:00.013+01:002024-01-31T17:10:14.855+00:00Museu de Electricidade FunchalMuseu de Electricidade (Electricty Museum / Casa da Luz), Funchal, Madeira
History | Exhibits | Access | Accommodation | Map
The Museu de Electricidade in Funchal on Madeira is a museum dedicated to electricity production on the island.
History
Housed in a former thermal power station of the Madeira Electric Lighting Company Limited dating from 1897, the museum opened in 1989.
Exhibits
The "Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0