There are 17 World Heritage Sites in Portugal, a list of must-see places of outstanding universal value to cultural or natural heritage, designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). World Heritage Sites in Portugal include architectural works, such as religious buildings (monasteries, convents), secular buildings (palaces, universities) and historic city centres, …
FUNCHAL – What to see and do when visiting Madeira island
Visiting Funchal is, naturally, one of the first things you will do when travelling in Madeira island and indeed you must! Being the capital of Madeira island, Funchal is establishing itself as a tourist destination of excellence and, on any trip to the island of Madeira, it is mandatory to visit Funchal. Yet, some of …