Founded in 1139, Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe, with the recognition of Afonso Henriques as the first King of Portugal. But it was only in 1179 that Pope Alexander III acknowledged Portugal's...
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The Sephardic Jews, or Spanish Jews, have had a significant impact on the history and culture of Spain. They were one of the largest and most prosperous Jewish communities in the world, with a presence in Spain dating...
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In the middle of the great plain that characterizes the Alentejo landscape, we find a city on a hill properly nicknamed “Cidade Branca”, due to its whitewashed houses or perhaps the white marble deposits that made it...
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In the south of Portugal, between the Tejo River and Algarve, you will find the quiet and peaceful Alentejo, the largest and least populated region in Portugal, where time moves at a slow pace. The word “Alentejo” means...
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Probably the most popular pastry among Portuguese delicacies, the Pastel de Belém is a sweet and creamy egg custard tart, usually served warm and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. You can find it in almost every...
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