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Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

See rare examples of an ornamental art form that has become synonymous with Portugal in this museum dedicated to azulejo ceramic tiles. 

See rare examples of an ornamental art form that has become synonymous with Portugal in this museum dedicated to azulejo ceramic tiles. 

The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.

Enjoy the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from the cliffs and learn about the history of this preserved 600-year-old fort.

Traverse the battlements of this huge medieval fortress, which sits atop a hill and offers views of the surrounding rice fields that extend for miles.

Join the many other visitors to this beautiful church, which contains many striking features, the most memorable of which has to be the macabre Bone Chapel. 

Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

Ride the waves, enjoy a few hours of sunbathing on the warm sand or go for long walks to catch a sea breeze at this surfer’s paradise in southern Europe.

Join the many other visitors to this beautiful church, which contains many striking features, the most memorable of which has to be the macabre Bone Chapel. 

Start your visit to Évora in its picturesque main square to appreciate the 16th-century buildings surrounding a gorgeous fountain. 

Start your visit to Évora in its picturesque main square to appreciate the 16th-century buildings surrounding a gorgeous fountain. 

Be amazed by the abundance of gold leaf décor spread across this Baroque gem and explore the relics in the small museum.

Start your visit to Évora in its picturesque main square to appreciate the 16th-century buildings surrounding a gorgeous fountain. 

Dating back to the 16th century, this church is one of the Algarve’s most exquisite pieces of Renaissance architecture that includes remarkable stonemasonry.

Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding.

Join the many other visitors to this beautiful church, which contains many striking features, the most memorable of which has to be the macabre Bone Chapel. 

Join the many other visitors to this beautiful church, which contains many striking features, the most memorable of which has to be the macabre Bone Chapel. 

The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.

Join the many other visitors to this beautiful church, which contains many striking features, the most memorable of which has to be the macabre Bone Chapel. 

One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.

Accessible only by boat, this spacious stretch of sand offers an appealing mix of amenities while still maintaining a remote, secluded feeling.