Posts Tagged ‘ Portugal ’

Evora and Tomar, Portugal

September 16, 2009
Evora and Tomar, Portugal

On the morning of the 21st, I left the Atlantic for the interior of Alentejo. Leaving Sines and changing buses in Setubal, I arrived in Evora at about 2pm, and had a bit of a problem finding affordable accommodation. My main reason for visiting Evora was to see the Chapel of Bones, a...
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Convento de Cristo

August 10, 2009
Convento de Cristo

In my travels throughout Spain the last few years I have been intrigued by the many sites associated with the Knights Templar, with their peculiar architecture and varied locations. Consequently, my curiosity regarding this mysterious half-religious half-military order had grown...
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Quiet Beach Towns of Southern Portugal

June 22, 2009
Quiet Beach Towns of Southern Portugal

Despite the Algarve’s reputation as an over-developed holiday destination for Northern Europeans, there are a few gems—unspoiled, laid-back, small towns with adequate, reasonably-priced accommodation and fantastic beaches.
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