Within the walls of these magnificent castles you will discover many tales of war, peace, honour, and romance. That’s the feeling you get once you step into a castle. Castles take you back in time.

SINTRA, Portugal (AP) - With sunshine bathing its multicolored facades against a backdrop of deep blue sky, the Pena Palace in Sintra is like a castle seen through a kaleidoscope. A jumble of bright ...

Located on the banks of the Tagus River in Central Portugal, the Castle of Almourol was once a military base for the Knights Templar. While historians arent sure exactly when this medieval castle was ...

Tucked away in the rarely-visited Portuguese region, the Greater Côa Valley, Belmonte is a historic town bursting with charm and a storied past. Known largely for its picturesque castle and Jewish ...

Portugal is full of mystical placesthe fairytale castles of Sintra, medieval castles, the palaces of Portobut most of these spot's existences can be explained. But the "Braga Bon Jesus" experience is, ...

SINTRA, Portugal — Fog and mist are generally not friends of travelers, particularly when those travelers have visions of a sunny and warm week in Portugal. But when fog and mist descend and then hug ...

"Life hasn't changed that much. In past centuries, my family's castle welcomed pilgrims," says Count Francisco Calheiros. "Today, we open our doors to tourists." Old estates, former monasteries and ...

Europe is full of historical sites and popular tourist destinations that draw millions of visitors every year. If you have been following our travels for the last 10 years, you probably know I’m ...

SINTRA, Portugal — With sunshine bathing its multicolored facades against a backdrop of deep blue sky, the Pena Palace in Sintra is like a castle seen through a kaleidoscope. A jumble of bright yellow ...

With sunshine bathing its multicolored facades against a backdrop of deep blue sky, the Pena Palace in Sintra is like a castle seen through a kaleidoscope. A jumble of bright yellow domes, red towers, ...