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Women in Trajes de Lavradeira – Farmer’s Costume at the Festa Romaria d'Agonia in Viana do Castelo

Photo Diary: Guide to the traditional costumes of Viana do Castelo & Minho

August 13, 2024

Traditional red lavradeira costumes at the Romaria de Nossa Senhora d'Agonia in Viana do Castelo during the Mordomia Parade or Desfile de Mordomia

Romaria d’Agonia: The most beautiful traditional festival in Portugal

August 5, 2024

Portugal Road Trip: Where to stop between Porto and the Douro Valley

July 22, 2024

Douro Valley road trip

Portugal Road Trip: Where to stop between Lisbon and the Douro Valley

July 14, 2024

Ride a traditional rabelo boat on a Douro Valley winery tour or day trip

Best Douro Valley wine tours from Porto

June 28, 2024

Vintage car going past cool tiles in Porto

Best tiles in Porto: Where to find Porto’s most beautiful azulejos

February 6, 2024

Castanhas, Porto, Portugal

Where to eat in Porto

January 8, 2024

Summer produce at Mercado de Guiamrães

6 best food markets in Portugal

January 2, 2024

Caretos de Podence running through the streets during the Entrudo do Chocalheiro

Devil on the loose: 8 traditional pagan carnivals to attend in Portugal

December 10, 2023

Where to eat in Viana do Castelo - Manuel Natario - best doughnuts or bolas de berlim in Portugal

Where to eat in Viana do Castelo

September 5, 2023

Best things to do in Viana do Castelo - climb up to the Santuario de Santa Luzia

15 best things to do in Viana do Castelo

August 6, 2023

Weekend guide to Guimaraes

Where to eat in Guimarães: the best restaurants and taverns

February 27, 2023