Without a doubt, Lisbon and Porto are stunning European travel destinations, but if you want to experience Portugal's quieter ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Travel thrills me—luxurious or simple, far afield or a state away. The tiny, walled-in, mountaintop village of Marvão—a ...

MARVAO, Portugal The defenders of this fortified hilltop village on Portugal’s border with Spain were able to spot any Spanish invaders in the 17th century from miles away. That is, on a clear day.

No passeio vendido pela Rail Bike Marvão, no Alto Alentejo, em Portugal, o percurso entre antigas estações de trem é feito com bicicletas que se encaixam em trilhos do século 19 que foram desativados.