Getting from The Algarve to Seville
It comes as a surprise to many that Seville (in Spain) is actually the closest big city to Portugal’s Algarve. It’s nearer than Lisbon, and from the East Algarve can be reached in under two hours. So,...
View ArticleRoman galleries of Prata Street, Lisbon
If you are passionate about history especially about the Roman Empire, you must get in the queue, and visit the Roman Galleries of Rua da Prata (Galerias Romanas). The galleries were discovered in 1771...
View ArticleVela 2 Tavira, the Most Fish You Will Eat in One Sitting!
The Algarve is known for its sparkling fresh fish, and for good reason. Simply grilled with olive oil and salt, it’s one of the key culinary attractions of the area. If you’re a fish lover and staying...
View ArticleHighlights of Braga
The north of Portugal has many wonderful places to visit, and one of the most famous ones is the city of Braga. The European youth capital of 2012 has a lot to offer, from cultural sights to a vibrant...
View ArticleNo Solo Agua: Marbella in the Algarve?
If you’ve ever been to the glitzy Spanish resort of Marbella, you may well have visited one of the beach clubs. If so, you’ve perhaps baulked at the prices, amazed that you sometimes have to pay to lie...
View ArticleA bit about Lisbon
Arguably one of the best cities in the world. The capital of Portugal, Lisbon has something in store for people of all tastes and preferences. The culturally rich and historically abundant...
View ArticleSao Miguel in the Azores
São Miguel is the biggest island of the Azores Archipelago in the eastern group of islands. About half of the Azorean population live here. Pico da Vara is the highest point of the island at an...
View ArticleMadeira Islands
The Madeira archipelago lies south of Portugal in the North Atlantic ocean, west from the Morocco coastline. This group of islands includes Madeira, Porto Santo, Desertas and the Savage islands....
View ArticleA few facts about Madeira
This island is known as the ultimate destination for natural beauty consisting of flowers of exotic colours and lush green vegetation that is surrounded by the deep blue sea. It’s home to the world’s...
View ArticleCascais, a charming village you cannot miss
The metropolitan area of Lisbon is full of wonderful cities and villages for tourists to visit, and one of them is Cascais, a charming village in the outskirts of Lisbon, famous for its charm and...
View ArticleVisit Pico island in The Azores?! I would!
Pico is Azores’ second largest island, it is 15km wide and 42km long. The volcano on Pico dominates its western half and is the highest point of Portugal at 2351m high. This mountain is a nature...
View ArticleVila Real de Santo Antonio: Portugal’s Beautiful Border Town
Vila Real de Santo Antonio is the furthest eastern point of Portugal’s Algarve, and the border town with Spain. Many people just use it as a “jump off” point for a trip to Spain, but the town is...
View ArticleSao Jorge in The Azores
Sao Jorge Island is about 7km wide and 54km long. The island features a volcanic ridge that stretches across the island from the northwest to the southeast. Sao Jorge is a part of the ‘triangle...
View ArticleSanta Maria island in The Azores
Santa Maria is a small island only 17km long and 9km wide, the highest point of the island is Pico Alto. Santa Maria was discovered in the early 15th century, with settlers coming over to populate the...
View ArticleHidden Gems like Silves in the Algarve!
When heading to the Algarve for your Portugal Holiday, the natural association is with sun, sea and beaches, but as we’re always looking for alternative places to visit, we decided to find out what...
View ArticleWhat to do in Sintra? Don’t Miss these Quirky Essentials.
If you’re visiting the beautiful Portuguese town of Sintra, not far from Lisbon, you probably have a pretty clear idea of what you want to see. This picturesque hillside paradise is dotted with castles...
View ArticleIs Portugal the best holiday destination in Europe?
There are many things you could say about Portugal as a holiday destination, the grand sum of which might well lead you to conclude that it’s one of the best – if not the best – holiday destinations in...
View ArticleA taste of the finest luxury villas in Portugal
For those whose idea of a perfect getaway involves ample space, tranquility, and the feeling of a home away from home, there’s nothing quite like renting out a luxurious villa. Self-contained and able...
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