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My Favourite Beaches in the Algarve
My Favourite Beaches in the Algarve
Algarve is one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations, and its beaches are one of the main reasons why.With over 150 km of coastline, you'll find dramatic cliffs, hidden coves,... Read more...
20 Things You Should Do at Least Once in Lisbon
20 Things You Should Do at Least Once in Lisbon
Travelling is (or should be) about experiences. And Lisbon is full of them.Some of these places are famous, others are much more local, but together they will help you experience... Read more...
Discover the Islands of Ria Formosa 
Discover the Islands of Ria Formosa 
The Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of Portugal's most beautiful natural areas. Stretching for around 60 km, from Praia do Ancão to Manta Rota, it is made up of... Read more...
Sintra: One of the Best Day Trips from Lisbon 
Sintra: One of the Best Day Trips from Lisbon 
Just 40 minutes from Lisbon by train, Sintra feels like a completely different world.For centuries, its cooler climate, forests and mountains attracted Portuguese kings and queens looking to escape Lisbon's... Read more...
Frango da Guia: Where to Eat It in the Algarve 
Frango da Guia: Where to Eat It in the Algarve 
Piri-piri chicken is one of Portugal's most popular dishes, but there is one place that became especially famous for it: Guia, a small village in the municipality of Albufeira. For... Read more...
Planning a Trip to Lisbon, Porto or the Algarve?
Planning a Trip to Lisbon, Porto or the Algarve?
I'm Portuguese and I've worked in tourism for more than 10 years. I also have a background in Philosophy, which probably explains why I'm always curious about the history, culture... Read more...
5 Stunning River Beaches in Portugal 
5 Stunning River Beaches in Portugal 
Portugal is famous for its coastline, but some of the country's most beautiful swimming spots are actually inland. River beaches are a great way to discover a different side of... Read more...
Lisbon’s Most Underrated Palace Has One of the Best Stories in the City
Lisbon’s Most Underrated Palace Has One of the Best Stories in the City
The story begins with the 1755 earthquake, one of the most destructive earthquakes in European history. King D. José I was so traumatized that he refused to live under a... Read more...
Évora: One of the Best Day Trips from Lisbon 
Évora: One of the Best Day Trips from Lisbon 
Located in the Alentejo region, it's known for its Roman history, medieval streets, great food and relaxed atmosphere. If you want to experience a different side of Portugal, Évora is... Read more...
5 Beautiful Day Trips from Lisbon
5 Beautiful Day Trips from Lisbon
If you have a free day in Lisbon, don't spend all your time in the city.Some of Portugal's best places are less than two hours away.Here are five day trips... Read more...
List of Portuguese Restaurants
List of Portuguese Restaurants
During my trips around Portugal, I started collecting Portuguese restaurants that stayed in my memory. Some are proper tascas, others not really, but all of them are places that can... Read more...
Marvão: A Medieval Village Above the Clouds
Marvão: A Medieval Village Above the Clouds
In Alto Alentejo, close to the Spanish border, you’ll find Marvão, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Portugal. The village sits on the highest point of the Serra... Read more...