Tourism in Portugal

Coastal charm, diverse activities, and unforgettable experiences await your stay! The colourful coastal city of Peniche has great hotels, cool accommodations for surfers, couples and families, that suit all tastes and budgets. Amazing comfy spots with dazzling views over the Atlantic, where you will feel at home!

On October 19th 2021, Aristides de Sousa Mendes was given the honours of remaining in the National Pantheon by the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. A truly deserved recognition to a man who saved thousands of lives from the certain death in the Holocaust. 

When King D.Dinis obtained from pope John XXII the creation of the Military Order of Christ, which was to render such inestimable services to Portugal and the World, his virtuous wife, Queen Isabel de Aragão – the Saint – laid the foundation of the great movement of Christian solidarity by instituting the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, over the Apostles, with festivities and rituals which in many cases undoubtedly of old pagan origin, like the “Festa dos Tabuleiros”.

Explore Leiria's historic center through Sílvia Patrício's street art tour, inspired by Eça de Queirós' novel. Book a guided tour!