Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Travel thrills me—luxurious or simple, far afield or a state away. The tiny, walled-in, mountaintop village of Marvão—a medieval ...

MARVAO, Portugal The defenders of this fortified hilltop village on Portugal’s border with Spain were able to spot any Spanish invaders in the 17th century from miles away. That is, on a clear day. On ...

You've been to the Algarve and Lisbon... but what about a trip to the Alentejo region? The castle in Marvao which serves as the main venue for the festival concerts Seafood espetadas at the ...