Oporto & The North

Situated at the foothills of the majestic Serra do Marão, where snow often falls in winter, Vila Real is a small yet vibrant city and the historic capital of the Trás-os-Montes region. Founded by King Dinis in 1289, it has […]

At its roots, Vila Nova de Foz Côa, often simply called Foz Côa, takes us back to the time of Paleolithic man. With simple tools and remarkable skill, early inhabitants engraved their visions into the hard schist rock, creating what […]

Viana do Castelo, the northernmost Atlantic city in Portugal, is affectionately known as the “Princess of Lima.” Renowned for its rich ethnographic heritage, it is often considered the capital of Portuguese folklore. Its origins date back to the Iron Age, […]

Port wine, Portugal’s most famous wine, takes its name from the city of Porto. This fortified wine has brought worldwide recognition to the city, also known as Oporto, which reflects a unique blend of centuries-old history and dynamic industrial development. […]

In the heart of the Lima Valley lies Ponte de Lima, the oldest village in Portugal, where natural beauty meets deep-rooted history and ancestral legends. Its charm is unmistakable, an enchanting blend of riverside landscapes, medieval heritage, and timeless traditions […]

Pinhão is a small village nestled in a bend of the Douro River, at the heart of the Port wine region. Surrounded by renowned wine estates, it is one of the most emblematic locations in the Douro Valley. The landscape, […]

The origins of Peso da Régua date back to Roman times, when a presidium was established here, making the territory an important point of communication with surrounding regions. Its strategic location along the Douro River would prove essential to its […]

An ancient city where centuries intertwine across its squares and streets, reflecting a rich tapestry of times, cultures, and architectural styles. Dating back to Roman times, Lamego was definitively reconquered in 1057 by Fernando Magno de Leão from the Moors. […]

Guimarães, of medieval origin, dates back to the 10th century when Countess Mumadona Dias founded a monastery that attracted the first settlers. To protect the community from frequent Moorish attacks, she also built the Castle of Guimarães, where, in the […]

Chaves is a charming town in northern Portugal, located just 10 km from the Spanish border, in the district of Vila Real, within the historic region of Trás-os-Montes. Founded by the Romans as a spa town called Aquae Fluviae, Chaves […]