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
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 Marble Museum & Juromenha
Before I take you to Beja in 2018 we are going to hop back to 2017 when we were based at Vila Viçosa and spent four wonderful days exploring the area. On this day rain was forecast so we planned … Continued
Setting off in Portugal
How do you begin a trip to Portugal?
The Backroads from Vila Vicosa to Flor da Rosa – the start
The clouds were low and it was dark and wet as we set off from Vila Viçosa for the Pousada at Flor da Rosa. We could have whizzed directly there up fast, new roads, 85 km in 1.5 hours, but then you see … Continued
Castles in Portugal’s Alentejo – Alandroal
We set off from the Pousada D João IV in Vila Viçosa to explore castles along the Portuguese border with Spain.
Wandering in Vila Vicosa
Vila Viçosa is a traditional Portuguese town on a site which has been inhabited for over 2,000 years (like London), but remains very modest in size (c.9,000 people), and which nowadays earns a living from marble and tourism.
The Gardens of the Ducal Palace, Vila Vicosa
The formal gardens of the Ducal Palace in Vila Viçosa were closed for restoration work and so all my photographs were taken from or through windows. But you could wander elsewhere in the Palace grounds and as it was a warm and sunny day … Continued