Two of Portugal's major music events — the Bon Sons festival and the Zêzere Arts festival — are also celebrated near the city. While there are tuk-tuks to ferry you around town, Tomar's easy ...
Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, the town's history is linked to the sugar-cane industry. Rebuilt after being looted by the Dutch, its basic urban fabric dates from the 18th century. The ...
The worst-affected areas in Portugal were around the capital ... A resident of the town told SIC television: "I have never seen anything like it, The town seemed to be in a state of war, with ...