Medieval beauty

Impressive history. Grand Heritage.
Breathetaking beauty of this authentic fortress inspires.

Castle of Sortelha is a symbol of the long history of this borderland village of medieval foundation. It is only14 kilometers from the Sabugal area
It stands on a very top of a rocky hill and is surrounded by beautiful valleys. Great panoramas are visible from its ruined walls.

The Castle was constructed mainly for defensive purposes in 1228 by King Sancho IIand played a significant role in contries history. He chose the location with a great care, making sure that Sortelha Castle performed as a one of the strongest and best fortified strategic points in his kingdom

He started to be built at 760 m on a high plateau. Later on its structure ware reinforced and re-modified by King Dinis and King Fernando.

Sortelha Castle was an important defensive fortress and now an amazing attraction point due to its splendid location. It allowed a perfect view of the entire region which in itself is one step ahead of the action potential enemy.

Its donjon rises high and is visible from a long distance. Inside its territory there are charming houses, calling us back to medieval times

Portugal. Fascinating trails.

Portugal - Best Hotels in the World!

'Hot list' of Conde Naste Traveller highlighted the Best New Hotels in the world

Fascinating hotel (Pousada) in historic Citadel of Cascais, Hotel do Carmo in Lisbon, Carmo Boutique Hotel in Ponte de Lima, Fazenda Nova in Tavira, Villa Extramuros in Evora (in Serra de Aires) are among 62 Best Hotels in the World 2013

These six units in Portugal were distinguished in the category of Best New Hotels under $300 in assessment that involved more than a thousand hotels worldwide.

The 'hot list' of 2013 of Conde Naste Traveller, which is one of the most reputable publications in the sector, assessed all areas, from architecture and design to quality of service and rooms.

The result distinguished both larger or smaller historical units, as amazing Pousada of Cascais of Pestana Group and other, as boutique hotel in Ponte de Lima or small Pousada in Tavira that has only ten rooms. Various details and originality are highlighted in every hotel, as pool area in Corbusier style 'villa' Extramural or enviable view of Lisbon from the best room in the Hotel do Carmo.

Travel and discover the best!

Taste and travel in great taste!

Travel, taste, discover, get the best of life and degustations here in the one of the most beautiful places in the world
Douro river Valley. An art of world best wines gem.

The stunning Douro Valley provides extraordinarily good conditions for producing red, white and port wines.
A plethora of grape varieties can be found in the Douro, including Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Castelao.

Happy travelling! Happy tasting!!

Incredible how close THIS  is to an old European capital..  And how divine this Atlantic ocean coast area is.

Lisbon region is an amazing travel destination.

Portugal coastal villages amaze by its variety of landscapes, activities, views changing day and night. Different light, different tide - and a place appears different, more tranquil or more shiny!
These walks along the ocean.. These amazing ours of sunbathing and fun, or maybe just relaxing and meditating sitting on a rock, admiring a view, breathing this salty air.
This is definitely called perfect holydays

And let alone the regional gastronomy offers in here! Every area has it's own specialities, and every restaurant along Lisbon region (Cascais and Sintra areas) has got something really tasty to surprise you

Azenhas do Mar village is one perfect example
Even when the sun goes down and there is no more sunbathing - it is even better, now we can enjoy the views from the top of big rocks around it!

Then sit down at a family restaurant at the very bottom of the rock
And feel that life is perfect

Travel happily. Discover wonders of Portugal!