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Located just outside Lisbon, the Tagus Valley presents a blend of history, natural beauty and…

“A Bend in the River” by V.S. Naipaul – Set in an unnamed African country…

“In the Heart of the Sea” (2015) – A historical adventure film set in 19th-century…

Located in the heart of Portugal, the Centro/Beiras region is a spectacular destination home to…

“The Crime of Father Amaro” by Eça de Queirós – Though not entirely set in…

“Moby Dick” (1956) – This classic film, directed by John Huston, used the Azores as…

The Azores archipelago, Located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, was once regarded as…

“The Namesake” (2006) – Although not entirely set in the Algarve, this film includes scenes…

“The Algarve Affair” by Jonathan Ryder: This intriguing thriller takes place in the Algarve, where…

Algarve, a coastal region in southern Portugal, is renowned for its golden sandy beaches, crystal-clear…

“The Land at the End of the World” by António Lobo Antunes: Set in a…

“Night Train to Lisbon” (2013): This drama film follows a Swiss professor who travels to…

Located in Portugal between Lisbon and the Algarve, Alentejo is a region that showcases the…

“The Leopard” by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa: Although not entirely set in Veneto, parts of…

“Romeo and Juliet” (1968) – Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, this classic adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy…

“Death in Venice” by Thomas Mann: This novella tells the story of Gustav von Aschenbach,…

“Don’t Look Now” (1973) – A psychological thriller directed by Nicolas Roeg, starring Donald Sutherland…

Welcome to Venice, the floating city of romance and timeless beauty. With its grand canals,…

Welcome to Veneto, an enchanting region in northeastern Italy that extends far beyond the iconic…

Located in the northeastern corner of Italy, Veneto is a region brimming with rich cultural…