Portugal

In the last few years, Portugal has become one of the most searched destinations for tourists from all over the world. Besides its natural beauty and history, this coastal country facing the Atlantic Ocean has one of the best climates in Europe in which temperatures are rarely below 5º C in winter. This is why…

Porto is an intimate and colourful city at the mouth of the Douro river on Portugal’s Atlantic Coast.  Home to port wine and imposing bridges, this is a city in which to soak up the atmosphere, port and song!   Porto is an eminently walkable city, although set on a steep slope down to the Douro…

The Douro Valley in is world-renowned for its picturesque landscape of rolling green hills, patches of vineyards and the beautiful Douro River which cuts through it all. Better still is its capacity for wine production and its rich cultural and architectural heritage. There simply is no better or more beautiful place to dine on fine…

Culinary tourism provides people with exceptional opportunities to understand the local culture in an authentic (and tasty!) way. Unfortunately, some companies are taking advantage of the surge in popularity of this trend by offering inauthentic food and tour packages. In researching this topic, we read one tour package where, on the second day, the travelers…

Lusting for a weekend getaway that will take you out of your routine? A weekend in Portugal might just be what you need! You’ll discover sunny weather, great food, welcoming people, and incredible places to explore. Take a look at this list and start planning one of these best weekend getaways in Portugal! #1 –…

Portugal is our favourite European country. It’s beautiful, warm, friendly, tasty, trendy, historic and inexpensive (when compared to the rest of western Europe). By following a tried and tested Portugal two week itinerary you’ll have just the right amount of time to visit the country’s highlights. But it’s also possible to squeeze them all in…

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, and the second oldest city in Europe, after Athens in Italy. Considered to be an incredibly picturesque and captivating city, Lisbon has more UNESCO World Heritage sites and museum treasures than most other European nations. This friendly city also makes for an ideal base to visit and explore some…

Portugal is a country gaining in popularity with tourists due to its lively cities, wonderful culture, spectacular beaches, and low cost relative to the rest of Western Europe. The capital city of Lisbon is the most heavily touristed city in the country and there is a lot to do there. It’s a fun challenge to…

If you are looking for the perfect European Summer vacation spot that has it all, then look no further than the Algarve region in Portugal. With sunshine almost every day of the year and clear, blue skies and beautiful beaches, spending seven days in the Algarve will be like spending seven days in paradise. With…