Category: City Transfers

Évora's Chapel of Bones: What to Know Before You Visit

The Chapel of Bones in Évora, Capela dos Ossos in Portuguese, is one of the most unusual and thought-provoking sites in all of Portugal. Located inside the Church of São Francisco in the heart of Évora's UNESCO-listed old town, this 16th-century ossuary lines its walls and columns with the bones and skulls of thousands of…

Boca do Inferno: History, Legend & What to Expect at Cascais's Sea Cliffs

Boca do Inferno, Portuguese for Mouth of Hell, is a dramatic sea cave and rocky chasm carved into the Atlantic cliffs roughly two kilometres west of Cascais town centre. Formed by centuries of wave erosion, it draws travellers for its thundering surf, eerie acoustics, and a surprisingly rich layer of history and literary legend that…

Best Time to Visit Fátima: Seasons, Crowds & What to Expect

Fátima is one of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, located in central Portugal about 130 km north of Lisbon. For travelers, whether devout pilgrims or curious visitors, knowing when to go makes the difference between a moving, peaceful experience and an overwhelming one. Here is what you need to know before…

An Afternoon in London's Hackney, and How to Travel Portugal Instead

Searching for a tarde em Londres Hackney, an afternoon in London's Hackney neighbourhood, but based in or traveling through Portugal? This article is for you. Hackney's creative, multicultural energy has a real counterpart in Portugal's own urban districts, and a private transfer can take you there without the hassle of flights or crowded trains.What Is…