portugal history

2025 ‘Medieval Knights Templar and Alcobaça Private Day Trip from Lisbon’ Review

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2025 ‘Medieval Knights Templar and Alcobaça Private Day Trip from Lisbon’ Review Okay, so you are staying in Lisbon and, like, having a totally amazing time. The city is honestly wonderful, but after a few days, you sort of feel this little pull to see what is outside the capital’s streets. We actually felt the exact same way. We wanted a story, you know, something with a bit of history and mystery, and that’s pretty much how we stumbled upon the idea of a private day trip centered around the Knights Templar. The ‘Medieval Knights Templar and Alcobaça Private Day …

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Portalegre District Full-Day Tours: A Review of the Top 5

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Portalegre District Full-Day Tours: A Review of the Top 5 So, when you are planning a getaway to Portugal, it’s almost certain that your thoughts turn to Lisbon’s sunny streets or the beautiful beaches of the Algarve, right? Yet, there’s this really incredible part of the country, sort of tucked away, that is called the Portalegre District. You know, this place in the Upper Alentejo region is just a little different, offering a look into a Portugal that feels more or less untouched by the big tourist crowds. It’s actually a land of stark white villages perched on hilltops, huge …

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