Fátima is one of Portugal’s most emblematic religious sites, with millions visiting the shrine each year.
Fátima
Fatima
Sintra e a Misteriosa Quinta da Regaleira
Sintra and the Mysterious Quinta da Regaleira
Welcome to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 40 minutes away from Lisbon. It has some of the most fascinating monuments and attractions in Portugal, including Quinta da Regaleira, home to a beautiful palace and gardens sprinkled with mystery. Are you ready to pay a visit?
Parte II: À Caça de Casa
Part II: Hunting for a House
Today we revisit Diálogo 29 to discuss some of the vocabulary and expressions surrounding the Portuguese housing market. There’s also an extra listening challenge waiting for you in the second half, so stick around!
Ready to Come About: Prologue
Pronta Para Mudar De Rumo: Prólogo
(Personal note from Joel): Sue Williams and her husband David are long-time Practice Portuguese members. After I read Sue’s sailing memoir about their adventures and hardships while crossing the ocean from Canada to Portugal (and beyond… then back home again!), I enjoyed it so much that we requested permission from Sue and her publisher to […]
A Serra da Estrela
The Serra Da Estrela
Learn about Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal. Correction on Line 5: We recorded this as “1933 metros”, but the actual elevation is “1993 metros”.
Artigo 15 – Sintra, Um Tesouro Verde
Sintra, A Green Treasure
Sintra is known for its palaces, legends, and winding paths. If you need a reason to visit Lisbon, then Sintra is the only reason you need.