Central Portugal

The remains of the 16th century Sao Sebastiao Aqueduct in Coimbra.

Looking across the River Mondego by the Santa Clara bridge in Coimbra

A rural scene on the road between Luso and Penacova in the Beira region

The edge of the square in Penacova which commands great views of the River Mondego in the valley below

Looking down on the River Mondego from the small town of Penacova 20 Km east of Coimbra

The centre of the small town of Penacova, located on the side of a valley high above the River Mondego.

The River Mondego as it flows through the deep valley between Penacova and Coimbra

An example of some of the 700 odd species of trees that exist in the Bucaco national park.

Azulejos at the Palace of Bucaco possibly depicting the 1810 Battle of Bucaco between French and British forces during the Peninsula War. However, the soldiers look a little more like crusaders in the picture so possibly not

Coloured stone patterns on the wall of the Palace in Bucaco