Idanha-a-velha is a sleepy village near Castelo Branco in Portugal. As it is so small, you might think it is not worth visiting, but you’d be wrong there! It’s actually one of 12 historical villages in the Beira region of Portugal. As it is relatively undiscovered or ‘off the beaten track’ so to speak, you […]
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Guarda is officially the highest city in Portugal, and it is well worth the visit, even if it’s just for a day trip to appreciate the stunning views from the Cathedral. Guarda is also famous for its Beira wine, Serra de Estrela cheese and codfish, so you will certainly enjoy the gastronomy of the city […]
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Less than an hour south of Porto by train is the beautiful city of Aveiro, informally known as the Venice of Portugal. Yes, Aveiro is the place where you will see the Portuguese canals with the decorative ‘Moliceiro Boats’. I spent a day in Aveiro and wish I had stayed longer. In fact, I intend to […]