Articles in the ‘Portugal’ Category

Mountain of the moon – The magic of Sintra

By Kerstin Ferreira Dias • Dec 9th, 2008 • Category: Portugal, Quinta Lifestyle

A short helicopter flight from Quinta do Lago and perched close to Europe’s most western tip is Sintra, one of the nation’s most precious architectural and istorical jewels. Protected from unflattering progress by its UNESCO World Heritage status, the little town has enjoyed fame and royal privilege for hundreds of years.


Lisbon – Window to the Oceans

By Alison Hojbjerg • Feb 24th, 2006 • Category: Portugal, Quinta Lifestyle

Lisbon – a city rich in history; the window to the oceans; one of the beautiful capitals of the world; the beating heart of Portuguese culture