Destination notes
Isabel Rama works in silence. Circling the mound, she grabs fistfuls of the heavy dough, stretching it out and slapping it down in her own rhythm. From the first touch, an air bubble forms, growing larger…
Portugal’s medieval capital and the heart of its academia is often treated as a quick pitstop by visitors en route from Lisbon to Porto. But with so much to see, to truly get a feel for…
At the heart of Central Portugal lies Coimbra, an ancient city with a young student heart. To eat here is to navigate that same contrast. One moment you could be seated in a medieval alleyway peeling…
You won’t see the inside of Coimbra’s most stunning building on this blog, or almost anywhere. So concerned is the leadership of Portugal’s oldest — and for hundreds of years only — university with protecting the…
In the heart of central Portugal, Viseu might be the country’s best-kept secret – a pretty garden city filled with fountains, leafy parks and cobbled hills lined with noble houses. Its historic centre is a mini-maze…
Tomar may be best known for its Templar history and the magnificent Convent of Christ, but it’s also a brilliant base for exploring towns, villages and sights in Central Portugal. Within half-an-hour’s drive you can explore…