Nestled in the heart of the Beira Interior mountains, Sortelha is an enchanting medieval village dating back to the 13 th century. This fortified village is entirely built from granite ...

Planning a trip to Portugal? These articles will help you plan your journey: Just an hour from Lisbon, the fortified village of Óbidos — recently voted best tourist destinations — is like a ...

(Getty Images)| Located in the Midi-Pyrénées, Cordes-sur-Ciel is a fortified village set atop a hillside in Tarn, located approximately 50 miles northeast of Toulouse. While here, admire the ...