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 […]
Tag Archives: Portugal
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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 […]
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In the East of Portugal, inland and close to the Spanish border is the countryside ‘city’ of Castelo Branco. I say ‘city’ in inverted commas, because, although officially a city, Castelo Branco feels much more like a town, or even a village to some! Here you will find a much more relaxed pace of life […]