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Christmas in Óbidos
Religion & Spirituality
Christmas in Óbidos
From December 6th 2024, to January 6th 2025, Óbidos transforms into a magical Christmas town! With festive decor, Santa’s farm, an Ice Bar, a Christmas market, and a grand wheel for scenic views, it’s the perfect family holiday experience.
Coimbra surroundings: top sights & destinations
Nature & Outdoors
Coimbra surroundings: top sights & destinations
The surrounding region of Coimbra has a multitude of great attractions, suiting all tastes and budgets. From the endless white sandy beaches of Figueira da Foz to the charming Schist Villages of Lousã Mountain, from the fairy tale Bussaco national woods to the imposing castle of Montemor-o-Velho, from the Roman heritage sites to the Medieval flair of Penela.
Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the National Pantheon
Arts & Culture
Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the National Pantheon
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. 
By train across the Tagus
Cities & Villages
By train across the Tagus
Explore Central Portugal on a 2-hour train journey from Entroncamento to Vila Velha de Ródão, along the banks of the Tagus River. 
Wild orchids
Nature & Outdoors
Wild orchids
In Portugal there are 55 species of wild orchids. A great part of this species can be found in the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains, namely 27 species! The gorgeous bee orchids are the living proof of how impressively intelligent orchids can be.