Monthly Archives: May 2015

Top Surfing Places in Portugal

Portugal surfers spot

Ericeira The Surfinn Ericeira Surf House and the Surf School is situated in Ericeira, which is a fisherman’s village near Lisbon and is renowned to be the finest spot for surfing in Portugal, as a world surfing reserve. The House is in the middle of 9 top surf spots all around Ericeira. If you are […]

Why not make Madeira your holiday destination?

Sunset in Camara de Lobos, Madeira island, Portugal

If you are looking for the latter, look no further. The place for you is Madeira. Known for its landscapes and favourable weather, Ilha da Madeira as it is locally known attracts thousands of tourists each year looking for sun and relaxation. Madeira is the main island from the Archipelago of Madeira. Southwest to Portugal, the island has […]

Portugal’s Best Beaches

Cascais beach - an essential day tour out of Lisbon

Here are some of the finest hand-picked beaches from both mainland Portugal and the Islands Madeira and the Azores. The natural beauty and the gorgeous natural architecture are among those reasons that are sufficient to get you on a road trip across the coastline of Portugal. Read on to discover some of the best beaches […]

How much is a holiday to Portugal?

Praia da Senhora da Rocha - Beach near Lagoa Algarve Portugal

  Always shop around even the sites that claim to have the best package deals, rarely can better purchasing flights and accommodation separately Economy flights are still king, with Easyjet coming out on top for bargain flights even in the peak travel times. It’s a short flight from the UK (generally under 3 hours) so […]

Some facts about Portugal

A revolution in the year 1910 resulted in the deposition of the monarchy, after which repressive governments ran the country for the following six decades faced by the republic. A left wing military coup in 1974 caused extensive democratic reforms in Portugal. In the following year, the republic awarded independence to all of the African […]

How to get your own spot on an Algarve beach

Ponta de piadade, algarve beach

Head into Tavira where you can catch an inexpensive ferry from the town centre. They run frequently and the journey is just 20 minutes through the beautiful Ria Formosa natural park. The journey takes you to the Ilha de Tavira which is an island sand bar with miles of glorious unspoilt beaches. It’s a quick […]

The best of Portugal’s food

The best portugal food

If you ask any Portuguese what is their nation’s favourite protein they would definitely answer the cod fish. There’s a saying in Portugal that states that there are more cod fish dishes than days of the year, and that is very much true. One of the most traditional recipes with cod fish are pastéis de […]

Algarve Weather

Algarve weather

Having been to Portugal numerous times in April I find the daytime temperature perfect for sunbathing and swimming without being stifling. Whilst it can be a bit cool when the sun goes down, by the time we reach May the evening temperature usually maintains at around 20C, which is very pleasant. Especially if you have […]

Which music festivals to go to in Portugal?

Portugal Festivals

One of the most famous music festivals in Portugal, and in the world, is Rock in Rio. The festival bears the name of Rio de Janeiro, the city of its first edition, but now Rock in Rio travels around the world bringing good music to all ears. The music festival, held in Lisbon, brings huge […]

Where are the best food markets in Portugal?

Funchal food Market, Portugal

The best fish and seafood can be procured all along the coastline and best eaten fresh as the catch of the day in many of the seafront cafes. Other Portuguese fresh delicacies can be found in the local food markets. As in most countries due to the advent of online shopping there has been a […]