With National Castle Day on the horizon, picture Portugal’s hilltop fortresses and coastal bastions opening up with special goings‑on behind the gates. A neat excuse to wander ramparts and explore a ...

If Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, feels busy and overwhelming, the Moorish Castle Sintra, or Castle of the Moors, is the complete opposite. It’s quieter, more spread out, and focused … The post ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Known as the Santa Marta de Portuzelo Castle, the Manueline-style house includes design elements dating back to the 12th century ...

Once one of Europe's best-kept secrets, Portugal is now a favorite destination among sun seekers, history enthusiasts, and beach bums alike. Popular attractions like Pena Palace and the Jerónimos ...

Within the walls of these magnificent castles you will discover many tales of war, peace, honour, and romance. That’s the feeling you get once you step into a castle. Castles take you back in time.

The colorful castle sits high in the hills above the town of Sintra, Portugal. Built in 1854, the castle is still often used by the President of the Portuguese Republic and other government officials.

Arrive in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, one of Europe’s most vibrant and charismatic cities. Spend the day exploring the history, art, culture and delectable cuisine in the city of seven hills at ...