The writing is on the wall for a trip like no other, from the south of France to Portuguese fortresses.Picture perfect, it’s little wonder this town and the castle at its heart are said to be the aesthetic inspiration behind Walt Disney’s. A stunning example of medieval architecture with jaw-dropping drawbridges, towering turrets and remarkable ramparts at every turn.
Perched overlooking the Myrtoan Sea on the tied island of Peloponnese, Monemvasia was founded in the sixth century and is one of the oldest continually inhabited fortified towns in Europe. Known for its many nearby sandy beaches and the Byzantine churches along its streets, it’s the perfect meld of history and holiday.
The hilltop fortress of Óbidos might just be the prettiest place in Portugal, where whitewashed houses with terracotta roof tiles are neatly pegged in by its crenellated walls. Blending ancient character with creative flair, this town is not just famous for its beauty but also its bookshops, most notably the refurbished 13th-century church, Livraria de Santiago.
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