Monument to the Discoveries: Lisbon’s Tribute to Exploration Sailing along the Tagus River, just past Belém Tower, another monument catches your eye. Tall. Bold. Striking. It’s the Padrão dos Descobrimentos — the Monument to the Discoveries. A concrete ship frozen in time, forever pointing toward the sea. A Salute to Portugal’s Explorers Portugal once ruled the waves. This […]
Belém Tower: Lisbon’s Timeless Riverside Sentinel As you glide along the shimmering waters of the Tagus River, it’s impossible not to be drawn to the striking silhouette of Belém Tower (Torre de Belém), standing proudly at the edge of Lisbon. Bathed in golden light at sunset or shrouded in mist at dawn, this limestone fortress […]
Lisbon’s maritime history is intertwined with the Age of Discoveries, a period when Portuguese explorers ventured into unknown parts of the world, establishing new trade routes and colonies.
Lisbon is a beautiful city, located on the banks of the Tagus River, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. With its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and delicious cuisine, Lisbon has something for everyone.
A Sailing Adventure
As the days grow shorter and the occasional chilly breeze starts to grace the shores of Lisbon, most tourists pack their bags and head towards warmer destinations.
Sailing with Sal started last summer after a long search for a sailboat. We knew what we were looking for, but it didn’t make it any easier maybe exactly because we had a pretty good idea of what to look for. When we finally found Sal in Alicante, on the south coast of Spain, and […]
