Portugal in €50s-€80s rtn

Ahhh Portugal...

The golden beaches, the overflowing pastéis, and the hauntingly beautiful bone-decorated churches?!

Yep, you heard correctly—because who doesn't need a good ol' cool, gothic escape from the midday heat and summer crowds.

And with Carmo Church in Faro, you even get two sights in one! Inside the main building, take a pew and let your eyes wander, soaking in the magnificent gilded interior. Then head around the back, to the small secret chapel, where the walls are ghoulishly adorned with thousands of human bones.

If you want the place to yourself, try to visit as soon as it opens at 10am and avoid Sundays when it's closed to tourists.

FYI, we are aware of the recent headlines surrounding the ongoing protests against mass tourism in major cities across Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Here is a useful resource to help you travel more responsibly.