Portugal tends to take life slowly and many of the best pleasures are humble. Traditional folk festivals, simple food with plenty of olive oil, markets overflowing with fish, fruit and flowers and music that pulls he heartstrings. Its location on the Atlantic Ocean has influenced many aspects of its culture: salt cod and grilled sardines are national dishes, the Algarve’s beaches are a major destination and much of the nation’s architecture dates to the 1500s–1800s, when Portugal had a powerful maritime empire. The landscape is a patchwork of olive groves and vineyards with plenty of opportunity to discover beautifully preserved hill-top villages. Lisbon, the capital, is an architectural time warp, with Moorish, medieval, Manueline and Art Nouvea buildings to admire.
Garabandal, Santiago de Compostela & Fatima
7 Nights - Regular pilgrimages February to October
Overview: This short pilgrimage explores the north west of Spain from Garabandal through Santiago de Compostela then travels on to Fatima and Lisbon.…
Pilgrimage to Fatima & Lourdes with Barcelona
8 Nights - Regular weekly departures March to November
Overview: Travel to two of the world's most revered pilgrimage centers and experience the wonderful cultures and beauty of Portugal, France, and Spain. Stay a leisurely 2…
The Way of St. James - El Camino & Fatima
12 Nights - Regular pilgrimages March to October
Overview: On this 14-day Pilgrimage, you will begin in Sarria and walk the El Camino trail all the way to Santiago de Compostela, the final resting place of St. James. After…
