Mértola and its Moorish heritage, Portugal
Mértola, a picturesque village near the Spanish border in southern Alentejo, is steeped in history and culture.
Alentejo – Portugal
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Visiting and walking at Belver, Portugal
Belver, a quaint Alentejo parish, sits on the Tagus River’s right bank in Portalegre District, Portugal. Join me for a walk at Belver.
Marvão, at the top of a mountain, Portugal
Marvão is visible from many kilometers away.
When we approach Marvão, what we first see is an immense quartzite monolith with a walled village on top.
Alheira or farinheira, two Portuguese sauseges.
Alheira and farinheira, two different sausages you can only find in Portugal. Find about their origins, differences, and how to ccok them.
Roman temple of Évora and Quintus Sertorius, Alentejo, Portugal
The Roman temple is one of the many monuments you can see in Evora.