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Atlantic Wave

This blog is about culture, sightseeing, travel in Portugal and beyond.


Guimaraes is the cradle of Portugal.

23 Feb 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Tula

  Guimaraes is a city in Portugal that is considered the cradle of the country. Located in the north of Portugal, it is rich in architectural monuments and is home to the oldest fortress in the country, Castelo de Guimaraes. The city was founded in t...

Bayona is the first European city to learn about the discovery of America by Columbus

23 Feb 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Tula

  On March 1st, 1493, the Pinta caravel docked in the port of Bayona, bringing exciting news - the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. Even today, this city celebrates this event every year in March. Located 150 kilometers north of Porto,...

Portugal, attractions, Porto, São Bento Railway Station

22 Feb 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Tula

Most tourists who arrive at the Porto Railway station get off at Sao Bento, which is located in the heart of the historic city, near Avenida Aliados and the Porto Cathedral. Immediately, they start taking photos of the walls of the station's lobby,...

"Thirteen Laughing Together" in Porto

22 Feb 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Tula

  Porto has many beautiful parks where you can enjoy a stroll and breathe in the fresh air. One of these parks, Jardim da Cordoaria, is located near the Clerigos Tower in the heart of the city and is one of the most attractive parks in Porto. Despit...

Vizela - the "Queen of Thermal Baths of Portugal"

21 Feb 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Tula

  40 kilometers away from Porto, if you travel towards Guimarães, you will come across a small town called Vizela. This town is known throughout Portugal for its healing hot springs, which date back to the time of the Roman Empire, when this area wa...

Ex Libris of Porto Don Luis I Bridge

21 Feb 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Tula

    Recently, one of the most popular tourist destinations has been the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. Situated at the confluence of the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean, the city continues to impress visitors with its authentic...