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Looking for Something Different? Take the Ferry to Cacilhas
Looking for Something Different? Take the Ferry to Cacilhas
Cacilhas is one of the easiest places to visit from Lisbon, but many visitors never cross the river.The ferry leaves from Cais do Sodré and takes around 10 minutes. A... Read more...
Pastéis de Belém: The Story Behind Lisbon’s Most Famous Pastry 
Pastéis de Belém: The Story Behind Lisbon’s Most Famous Pastry 
Pastéis de Belém are one of Lisbon’s best-known sweets, but their story is closely connected to the nearby Jerónimos Monastery.At the beginning of the 19th century, there was a sugar... Read more...
Sintra Beyond the Obvious 
Sintra Beyond the Obvious 
Sintra is one of the most popular day trips from Lisbon. Most visitors follow the same route: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and the Moorish Castle. All three are worth... Read more...
Francesinha: A Must-Try in Porto
Francesinha: A Must-Try in Porto
Francesinha is one of Porto’s most famous dishes.The most accepted story says it was created in the early 1950s by Daniel David da Silva, a Portuguese emigrant who returned from... Read more...
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...