PORTUGAL
The first stop on the Martin family wonderlust tour was Lisbon, the hilly capital known for its cafe culture and soulful Fado music. From the imposing São Jorge Castle to pastel-colored buildings to the friendly locals, it was a great way to kick off the adventure – and I'm not going to lie, the $1 beers were fab.
This is the view from the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, a 10-minute walk from our apartment.
11th-century, hilltop Moorish castle & royal residence with palace ruins & archaeological museum.
Early 20th century-built palace & gardens with underground passages, a chapel & museum, plus events.
View of Sintra from the Castle of the Moors. Sintra is a resort town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains, near the capital of Lisbon. A longtime royal sanctuary, its forested terrain is studded with pastel-colored villas and palaces.
The park also contains an extensive and enigmatic system of tunnels, which have multiple entry points.
Quinta da Regaleira is an estate located near the historic center of Sintra, Portugal. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The Initiation Well better resembles an underground tower lined with stairs. This well never served as water sources. Instead, they were used for ceremonial purposes
The castle was constructed during the 8th and 9th centuries, during the period of Muslim Iberia.
Tight staircase inside the Quinta da Regaleira.