Tag: Portugal

Portugal – Europe’s far west The Republic of Portugal is located in the western part of the Iberian Peninsula and marks the westernmost part of the European continent. The country stretches 550 km along the Atlantic coast, whereby it is only 150 km wide. The only neighboring country to Portugal is Spain. In the 15th […]

BEACH. There are few sandy beaches in the Azores. They are mainly located on the islands of Santa Maria, Faial and San Miguel, in other areas the beaches are covered with solidified lava. But this shortcoming is often compensated by the picturesque location of the hotels. Many of them are located on the rocks or […]

The Madeira National Reserve was established in 1982 to preserve the natural heritage of the island. Unique species of plants and animals are protected here, some of which are close to extinction. The reserve occupies 2/3 of the island and includes both strictly protected areas and recreation areas. It is divided into several separate reserves. According […]

Shopping Overview In Lisbon, the shops on Rua Augusta (Baixa) are ideal for long shopping sprees. However, the Chiado is still the best shopping area. Tiles, fine china, fabrics and carpets, crystal ware and jewelery are beautiful souvenirs. Craft shops (Artesanatos) offer nice quality goods. In the Centro de Turismo e Artesanato on Rua Castilho, […]

In the aftermath of the First World War, the development of a national school contributed to a profound renewal of Portuguese musical life, in the sense of both a revival of the folkloric heritage and an opening towards the main European musical currents of the period, in particularly French Impressionism and Schönberg’s atonalism. Among the […]