In the days before Columbus, when the world was presumed to be flat, this rugged southwestern tip of Portugal was the spot closest to the edge of the Earth. Prince Henry the Navigator, determined to ...

Portugal's stunning coastline is home to some of the most charming seaside towns in the world, each with its own unique character and beauty. As you travel from north to south, you'll first encounter ...

Enrique the Navigator (1394-1460), truth be told, did little sailing. Or perhaps none at all. But this Portuguese infante, Duke of Viseu, played a prominent role in the age of discoveries and ...