Portugal is in bloom, spring is well under way ? Anna 4 months ago Portugal is in bloom, spring is well under way ? Share this: Orange blossoms, especially in the South of Portugal, are the predominant fragrance of spring; and something I look forward to each spring I am lucky enough to be in Southern Europe.? ?May 8, 2022In "Photos"Visiting the Casa do Alentejo (house of Alentejo) felt like stepping right into Morocco, but right in the heart of downtown Lisbon. ? ? This is intentional – Portugal is closer to North Africa than it is to most of Western Europe! ? ? A lot of Portuguese architecture, food & culture was heavily influenced by the presence of the Moors (the Muslim inhabitants of the Maghreb) between the 8th and the 14th centuries. ? ? That is why you can find a lot of beautiful Moorish design & delicious North African food here. ? ?April 4, 2022In "Photos"Spring is here, and it is glorious. Some days it feels like all of Portugal is permeated with wafts of jasmine, orange blossom and wisteria blooms.April 24, 2022In "Photos"
