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Jewish Presence in the Azores

In 1836, a group of Marrano Jews of Sephardic origin purchased a house on Rua do Brum, in the heart of Ponta Delgada, with the intention of transforming it into a Synagogue and the rabbi’s residence. This marked the second Jewish presence in the Azores, following the expulsion of Jews from Portugal in the 15th and 16th centuries, during which many were either forced to convert to Christianity or exiled.

Fernando Júdice and a group of friends brought an abandoned townhouse in Olhão back to life.

Corn silage is the foundation of the Arouquesa breed’s diet, contributing to the exceptional quality of its meat.

It is made through the fermentation of the entire maize plant, and in Castelo de Paiva, maize is grown specifically to feed the region’s cattle.

Every year, the harvest at Casa de Vila Nova unfolds like a ritual.

When the time comes to pick the grapes, another chapter begins in the long journey of winemaking. Local hands, year after year, ensure that Vinho Verde reaches our tables, carrying the flavours of the Douro to every corner of the world.

The Cabril Mill is a living, centuries-old testament to the region of Castelo de Paiva.

Owned by the Coelho family, it is one of the few mills that have stood the test of time, still grinding corn and rye using the natural force of the Sardoura River, a Douro tributary.

Every street name in Évora is a gateway to history.

As a UNESCO World Heritage City, its toponymy is the perfect starting point for discovering fascinating stories about this place—the key moments, influential figures, and the role the region has played in Portugal’s past.