Sos to Argomaniz
Sos to Estella We took the usual road into Sanguesa but this time crossed the River Aragon, leaving the town behind us as we drove westwards along the river valley. The valley is... READ MORE
Walking round the walls of Sos del Rey Catolico
Somehow I managed to mislay my photographs, and so for a second time I walked around the walls of Sos del Rey Catolico. It is a good way of seeing the town, and... READ MORE
A visit to Uncastillo and Luesia
We set off from Sos to visit Uncastillo, and Luesia. We had been to Uncastillo in the past, but Luesia was new. READ MORE
A Roman Villa and Lumbier Gorge
The day dawned sunny and warmer, and we decided to visit a Roman Villa and Lumbier Gorge, where we had walked in the past. READ MORE
A morning in Sanguesa
We decided to spend a morning in Sanguesa on market day because I was hoping to find another jersey – it is rather chilly now! We were installed in the Parador of Sos... READ MORE
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Views in Portalegre
It is easy to wander around the town and find views in Portalegre. The town is full of layers of time, on top of a hill, and close to the substantial hills in the Sao Mamede Park. It is a … Continued
Tapestry Museum in Portalegre
We set aside a day to visit the Tapestry Museum in Portalegre. It is a fascinating and unexpected museum in the far east of Portugal, and close to the Spanish border. Portalegre is only a half hour drive from Flor … Continued
Crato in the Alentejo
I think that for many tourists to Portugal Crato in the Alentejo will not be on their list of ‘places to visit’, but that would be a pity. This little town, once a walled fortress, has an extraordinary history. The … Continued
Pousada at Flor da Rosa
The Pousada at Flor da Rosa is quite magical. It was a huge castle cum monastery which has been converted into a hotel, although when you stay there it feels more like a retreat in a family home than a … Continued
Vila Vicosa to Flor da Rosa
The direct route from Vila Vicosa to Flor da Rosa probably only takes two hours but one of the aims of travelling is exploration and learning and so we lingered along the way. We chose country roads rather than the … Continued
Corners of Vila Vicosa
If you take time and wander around the town there are many corners of Vila Vicosa which are fun to discover. This is a lovely town in which to relax for a few days.
Monuments in Vila Vicosa
Sightseeing by visiting monuments in Vila Vicosa is a very relaxing occupation. On this occasion we visited old favourite and also made two new discoveries. The town is very attractive and you could just as easily sit in the main … Continued
Redondo and two castles
On a day trip from Vila Vicosa we decided to visit Redondo and two castles in the area, Terena and Alandroal, taking time to drive along quiet country roads.
Pousada of Vila Vicosa
We were sad to leave Palmela and Setubal, but it was time to move on to our next stop at the Pousada of Vila Vicosa. We had stayed here in the past and it was always very enjoyable.
The Mourisca Tide Mill
We had walked round Setubal but wanted to see more of the Sado Estuary and so set off to find the Mourisca Tide Mill – Moinhos de Mouriscas – which is situated in the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve. I had … Continued