Learn more about the tip of Sagres and its importance in the era of the Portuguese discoveries.
A Ponta de Sagres
Sagres Point
Ouro Líquido… ou Azeite?
Liquid Gold... or Olive Oil?
Olive oil is produced extensively in Portugal and has been an integral part of the history and culture. You’ll be surprised by the number of diverse uses for this precious oil. Here’s a longer Shorty for you (a Longy?) at about 8 minutes!
Viva o Português!
Hooray for Portuguese!
Adapted and translated from an article written by Lena Strang which was published in the latest issue of Tomorrow Magazine.
Lena Strang, originally from Finland, now lives in sunny Algarve. As a journalist for a community magazine, she has interviewed local people about their lives and researched intriguing histories behind abandoned buildings. These stories form part of two books available both in English and Portuguese: “Touching Lives/ Vidas que nos Tocam and Crossing Cultures / Culturas que se Cruzam.
You can connect with Lena and learn more about her work here.
Liberdade em Portugal
Freedom in Portugal
The 25th of April is Portugal’s Freedom Day! Learn more about the revolution that restored freedom to the people of Portugal.
Os Azulejos Portugueses
Portuguese Tiles
If you’ve ever been to Portugal, you have certainly noticed the beautiful tilework that covers many of the buildings throughout the country. Learn more about how these “azulejos” have played a role in the history and culture of Portugal.
A Calçada Portuguesa
The Portuguese Sidewalk
“Calçada portuguesa”, also known as Portuguese mosaic, refers to the decorative cobblestone patterns you see lining the sidewalks throughout the country. Learn more about this impressive pavement art that has become a trademark of Portuguese cities.
O Nectar dos Deuses
The Nectar of the Gods
Learn more about the excellent wines that can be tasted from various regions all over Portugal.
A Arte Antiga
Ancient Art
Mafalda and Rui take a guided tour at the Museu de Arte Antiga. Find out what they learned!
Parque Temático dos Descobrimentos
Theme Park of the Discoveries
The World of Discoveries is a museum and theme park which reconstructs the journeys of Portuguese explorers.
A Dor de Sentir o Fado
The Pain of Feeling Fado
Fado is a Portuguese musical style loved by people from all over the world! Learn more about its themes and possible origins.
União Europeia
European Union
Explore the history of how the European Union was formed and learn the names of its member countries in Portuguese. **Correction: The United Kingdom left the EU on 31 January 2020 and entered a transition period.
O Sal
Salt
Have you ever wondered how salt is extracted? Learn when, how, and where this condiment is produced in Portugal!
Um Fim De Semana Cultural
A Cultural Weekend
Luís and his family took a trip to Sintra to embrace history and Portuguese culture. Let’s see how their weekend went!
Luís Vaz De Camões
Luís Vaz De Camões
Luís de Camões was a Portuguese poet considered one of the greatest figures of Lusophone literature. Learn more about his eventful life and his most famous work, “Os Lusíadas”.
A Vida De Maria Antonieta
The Life Of Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette was an important historical figure and has become a popular culture icon, being the subject of several books, films, and other media. Learn more about the life of this iconic woman!