During the hot summer months, it is common to see young people from Ribeira do Porto jumping from the lower deck of the D. Luís I Bridge into the waters of the Douro River. This practice, well-known and emblematic of Porto, is rooted in the local culture and is preserved, year after year, with young […]
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During the hot summer months, it is common to see young people from Ribeira do Porto jumping from the lower deck of the D. Luís I Bridge into the waters of the Douro River. This practice, well-known and emblematic of Porto, is rooted in the local culture and is preserved, year after year, with young […]
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Portugal, despite being a relatively safe country in terms of poisonous fauna, is home to some species that can pose a risk to humans. Among the venomous animals found in Portuguese territory, snakes and spiders are the ones that attract the most attention, although there are also scorpions. The only truly venomous snake found in […]
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Portugal, despite being a relatively safe country in terms of poisonous fauna, is home to some species that can pose a risk to humans. Among the venomous animals found in Portuguese territory, snakes and spiders are the ones that attract the most attention, although there are also scorpions. The only truly venomous snake found in […]
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Since 1985, one or more cities have been chosen to serve as the European Capital of Culture for one year. To date, more than 60 cities have been chosen to serve as such “capitals”, to celebrate the diversity and difference that make up the Union, and to create a supranational European identity and brotherhood, in […]
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Since 1985, one or more cities have been chosen to serve as the European Capital of Culture for one year. To date, more than 60 cities have been chosen to serve as such “capitals”, to celebrate the diversity and difference that make up the Union, and to create a supranational European identity and brotherhood, in […]
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The Kings’ Day, celebrated in Portugal on January 6th, marks the end of the Christmas festivities and pays homage to the visit of the Three Wise Men, (Gaspar, Balthasar and Melchior), to the Newly Born Jesus. This date symbolizes the manifestation of Jesus to the world and is also known as Epiphany. In Portugal, The […]
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The Kings’ Day, celebrated in Portugal on January 6th, marks the end of the Christmas festivities and pays homage to the visit of the Three Wise Men, (Gaspar, Balthasar and Melchior), to the Newly Born Jesus. This date symbolizes the manifestation of Jesus to the world and is also known as Epiphany. In Portugal, The […]
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