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Obidos, an ancient coastal walled mediaeval village of stillness and iconicity offers shelter and delights drawn from its lands which one wants to learn about and savour; fishing port yet sanctuary too for pilgrims, Nazare has given this nation sustenance taken from the seas plus confidence through belief (!). (...).
The grand royal lifestyle of the 18th and 19th centuries, both before and after the 1755 earthquake, was heavily influenced by global maritime trade; a stark contrast to the vibrant rural life of the peasantry - all of which were assailed by Napoleon's Wars. This provides insight into understanding the true nature of Portugal’s people – they are indeed known as "the seafaring nation".
Being Portugal the first Templar nation of the world, it saved the order from elimination and the Templars were grateful by providing protection to its people, along with spiritual guidance, technological advancements, wisdom, and prosperity that redefined their future—not just for themselves, but also globally. A new era dawned at PortVsgRal, altering the course of history permanently.
Comfortably relaxed full of TLC and Heritage; The Portuguese tiles (see how these are made by hand and talk to the pottery artists), the wine and Moscatel, the sweet egg rolls, the creamy cheese (tastings available) all set within this quaint village surrounded by countryside charm dating back to the 18th / 19th century.
(...) Above all, it celebrates the significant role that this region played throughout 19th century Europe; within an intricate human crafted natural landscape which provided recreation opportunities to its inhabitants while being greatly inspired by foreign intellectual establishments who brought with them enlightenment and romanticism culture (...).
The town's full history. Since Roman times, the westernmost and most important harbour in Europe. The Arabs came next, prior to the founding of Portugal. In the fifteenth century, it became a major international centre for world trade...until its destruction during the great Lisbon earthquake of 1755!
Book multi-day tours (2 or 3 or 4 days) for the months of August, September and October, to take advantage of a 20% discount on all Sophiatours' products/services – whether you opt for standard or bespoke tours/itineraries across Portugal.
Book a tour for the months of August, September and October to benefit from a 15% discount on all Sophiatours products/services - whether you choose our standard ones or tailor made tours throughout Portugal.