Portugal’s sun-soaked coast is well-known all over the world for its famous holiday hotspots, great surfing conditions and overall traditional beauty.

However, there’s a lesser-known, ancient Portuguese village that is landlocked and transports its visitors way back in time.

Sortelha is one of the best-preserved medieval villages in Portugal and part of the Historic Villages of Portugal, a group of 12 villages classified under a 1991 government program called the Historic Villages…