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Knights Templar in Portugal
We’ve all heard of the Knights Templar, at least I think so! An ancient religious fraternity that swept to immense power in the middle ages. Probably more powerful than the church and many notorious...
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Vines and wines
Wine in Portugal reminds me a lot of Portugal on the global scene. The Portuguese used to ‘rule the waves’ and dominated global exploration in the 15th century. Portugal was a major player, but this...
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Beach hunting Lagos
Lagos in the Algarve could be perceived as a typical tourist spot, much like many of the Algarve towns and villages. But it is one of ur favourites. Its also a favourite of my 75 year old father and...
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A trip to the convent at Batalha
Batalha in the Leiri district, central Portugal is a fabulous place to visit. Best known for its dominican convent Santa Maria da Vitoria, which is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. It really...
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The sites and sounds of Sintra
Sintra is often a day trip for tourists staying in Lisbon, but actually the sights and sounds of Sintra are well worth a weekend visit, or even longer. Sintra covers several small towns and a large...
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