Picta Travel

06/01/2020

25/07/2019

Fun fact: Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha was founded more than 750 years ago as a house of the Order of Poor Clares. The monastery was flooded every year because of the Mondego River! This made life impossible for the nuns. By 1647, the nuns were ordered to abandon the ensemble. In 1677 the last nuns left the structure settling to a new monastery called Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova. 📸 Natalia Téllez.

24/07/2019

"Here, where the land ends and the sea begins" Luís de Camões. Until late 14th century, the cliffs of Cabo da Roca were believed to be the edge of the world!!🇵🇹 @ Cabo da Roca

03/07/2019

Did you know that the Castelo dos Mouros was established during the 9th century by the North African Moors? It was built with the goal to guard the town of Sintra, but it fell into disrepair after the Christian conquest of Portugal. 📸

02/07/2019

Indescribable settings in beautiful places!! Join us in this magical adventure!! 📸

01/07/2019

Let us make your Monday’s feel like Fridays! 📸

28/06/2019

It’s Friday and we are already thinking of that sunset drive! Beauty at its best through Portugal’s coast! 📸

27/06/2019

No matter what you choose to go up or down the slopes, the view will always be spectacular! 📸

26/06/2019

We promise you won’t regret it! We will make you fall in love with Portugal!! 🇵🇹

25/06/2019

Boca do Inferno (“mouth of hell” in Portuguese) is part of the Cascais coast. It’s impressive, magnificent and worthy of a trip. Come join us and let’s take a drive to that place you will never forget on your visit to Portugal! 📸

22/06/2019

Cabo da Roca lighthouse is on Portugal’s most westerly extent. It began operating in 1772, becoming the third oldest lighthouse along the Portuguese coast. 📸

21/06/2019

Rooftops, sunsets, delicious food, great company and an unbelievable view. What else could you ask for? 📸

21/06/2019

It’s Friday!! Time to walk through the city, enjoy the street art, hear some Fado and spend time with your loved ones! 📸

19/06/2019

Porto and the beautiful Douro river. The combination between this gorgeous city and this impressive river brings as a result a magical, colourful and fantastic experience. 📸 Mateo Garcia.

19/06/2019

Estaçao do Oriente, is one of the main Portuguese intermodal hubs. It is situated in Parque das Nações and it was designed by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. 📸 Mateo Garcia.

19/06/2019

Walking through beautiful Évora. 📸

17/06/2019

Fun fact: Back in time, this beautiful town by the sea used to have sea-powered water mills. Azenhas do Mar means mills by the sea in Portuguese, reason why this captivating village was named after it. Close to Lisbon, if you have the chance, join us and visit this charming town! 📸

13/06/2019

It’s impossible not to feel a child-like sense of wonder when looking at Portugal’s beautiful beaches and landscapes! 📸

13/06/2019

Did you know that an engineer named Théophile Seyrig designed the Luis I bridge? It was built from 1881 to 1886 and it was designed with the condition that it had to have two platforms to cross the Duero River. 📸

12/06/2019

Sintra is a town that lies nestled atop the mountains to the west of Lisbon. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its many historical monuments and historical importance. Join us and feel part of a Portuguese fairy tale! 📸 Mateo Garcia.

12/06/2019

Did you know that it took 100 years for the Jeronimos Monastery to be built? The construction began in 1501 and ended in 1601, and the monument was inaugurated in 1604. Join us and discover this beautiful masterpiece! 📸

11/06/2019

Portugal’s coastline is as good as it gets! Let us take you to those beautiful places! 📸

11/06/2019

It just takes a train or a bus ride to arrive to Estaçao do Oriente and start discovering one of the most wonderful cities in the world! 📸 Mateo García

10/06/2019

Come and walk with us through Lisbon! We will show you the secret passages and hidden treasures the city has to offer! 📸

09/06/2019

There’s nothing like taking a walk through this deck and observing the wonderful pavilions built for Expo 98. 📸

09/06/2019

Sail away to unexpected places. Fall in love with Lisbon while sailing through the Tejo (Tagus) river. 📸

08/06/2019

Fun fact: Plaça do Comércio was commonly known as Terreiro do Paço (Palace Yard) because it was the location of the Royal Palace. After the 1755 earthquake destroyed it, it was rebuilt as part of the Pombaline downtown. 📸

08/06/2019

Enchant yourself with beautiful places! Let us take you to a monastery where falling in love is your only option. 📸