17 interesting photos from Portugal that show this unique country from unusual sides (18 photos)

Portugal is a country where every detail is filled with special color and history. From the picturesque streets of Lisbon to the beaches of the Algarve, from colorful azulejos to vintage trams, Portugal attracts with its charm and unique atmosphere.





A sardine shop styled as a pastry shop



Corvo Island. Population: 386





"My hotel room in Porto still has a 12th century wall and a staircase built into the bedroom"



The capote and capelo are traditional Azorean clothing in Portugal



The most noticeable attribute is the huge hoods.

Here is the most picturesque part of the Azores



Graffiti on the railway tracks in Portugal



The Odeleite River, known as the "River of Blue dragon"



This 234-year-old cork oak is Portugal's most valuable tree and the most productive on record



Since 1820, the tree has been stripped of its bark every 9 years to make wine corks. The process does not damage the tree as it regenerates naturally, absorbing more CO2 in the process.

Pena Palace, built in 1838



Portugal has cell towers disguised as trees



Fort of Sao Joao Baptista on the island Berlenga Grande



The fortress has been abandoned since the 19th century.

A resident of Portugal in traditional clothing



"Well of Initiation" in the palace and park complex of Regaleira



According to legend, the nine levels of the well symbolize the nine circles of hell, purgatory and paradise described by Dante in the Divine Comedy.

A real house made of boulders



Steps in the Lello bookstore in Porto



The store itself was built in the early 20th century. Presumably, it served as a prototype for the magical bookstore "Flourish and Blotts" from "Harry Potter".

The Vasco da Gama Bridge is one of the longest bridges in the world



Its length is 12.3 km.

And here is the smallest international bridge in the world. It connects Portugal with Spain