Category Archives: Activities

Portugal’s famous festivals

Portugal Festivals

Portugal’s diverse cultural heritage and strong religious beliefs can be seen in its countless festivals celebrated throughout the year across the country. A combination of religious origin combined with sharing fine Portuguese food around large festival tables make for wonderfully colourful gatherings. The carnival season is celebrated in Portugal in February. The first day of […]

Top 10 places to visit in Portugal

Pego do Inferno, Tavira

Portugal is blessed with a diverse landscape dotted with some of the most breathtaking towns, villages and castles. Heres our top selection: Lisbon: One of the oldest cities in the world, Lisbon is stooped in history and this is clearly demonstrated with the numerous old building dotted around the city, along with traces of civilizations […]

What to do in Sintra? Don’t Miss these Quirky Essentials.

what to do in Sintra, Portugal

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 and historic buildings. However, there are some rather more quirky sights and activities you should try to check out while you […]

Where to go out in Lisbon?

Lisbon nightlife, bars & clubs

Lisbon is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Portugal’s capital is well known for offering locals and tourists a huge range of options to go out. From bars and restaurants to nightclubs, you’ll surely find something that suits you in the streets of Lisbon. A district of Lisbon that holds […]

Santa Maria island in The Azores

Lighthouse at Santa Maria Island, 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 island from Portugal after 1439. The island was attacked by pirates many times and the inhabitants used to […]

Looking for the Best Place to Eat in Tavira?

There are plenty of great eating options in the small East Algarve city of Tavira, but there are a fair few tourist traps too. Here are a few tried and tested options, recommended by someone who’s spent many years living in the region. A High-End Tavira Restaurant: Quatro Aguas  Quatro Aguas is far from being the […]

Vila Real de Santo Antonio: Portugal’s Beautiful Border Town

Pedestrian crossing in Portugal, Vila Real de Santo Antonio

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 actually well worth a visit in itself. Vila Real de Santo Antonio has a very different feel […]

Cascais, a charming village you cannot miss

Cascais palace, Portugal

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 beautiful beaches. Cascais is widely visited by foreigners for its warm weather and sights. When you get to Cascais, your […]

The Algarve

The Algarve is the holiday destination of choice for most tourists in Portugal. There are a number of reasons why this area is so popular; the climate of course sunny throughout the year, the miles of glorious clean beaches, the world famous golf courses, the old world charm of its towns and the lively atmosphere […]

Sao Miguel in the Azores

beautiful waterfalls in Sao Miguel, 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 altitude of 1,105 metres, the island is 62.1 km long with a width of 15.8 km. Portuguese navigators discovered […]

A bit about Lisbon

Portugal - 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 neighbourhood’s and streets of Lisbon should ideally be explored on their own without the aide of a map or a guide, to be an […]

Want to Eat Fish In Portimão?

Eating Fish in Portimão

Portimão’s attractive riverside location is more than likely to give you a hankering for some freshly caught fish, but with so many restaurants to choose from it’s hard to know where to head for. One place that’s unlikely to let you down is Dona Barca. This long-established restaurant is located just back from the riverfront […]

Praia do Galé, the place for Algarve sunsets

Praia-do-Gale beach, Portugal

Portugal’s Algarve has so many fantastic beaches that it’s near impossible to pick just one favourite. However, Praia do Galé, just to the West of Albuferia, is surely near the top of the list for plenty of those in the know. Praia do Galé broadly separates into two sections. At one side of the beach […]

Moncarapacho Market, a taste of Portuguese rural life

Moncarapacho Market, Portugal

Unless you’re specifically seeking out rural tourism in Portugal, Moncarapacho may well escape your attention. However, it’s actually a very easy Algarve destination to reach, situated just to the East of Faro airport, a little beyond Olhão. Even if rural life isn’t your thing, a visit to Moncarapacho market, which takes place on the first […]

Why not try the Market in Tavira for a great place to shop

Tavira market shopping

Tavira, in Portugal’s East Algarve, has a wealth of places to shop, ranging from tiny specialist stores to the big names that populate the shiny and new Gran Plaza shopping centre. But if you want to really experience Algarve shopping at its best, the essential place to visit is Tavira market. Tavira Market: The Basics […]

Porto’s City Park – Portugal’s garden of eden

Port City Park

Just like any other capital, Porto offers a lot to its tourists and locals. Living in a bigger city can take a toll on anyone, and that is exactly why there’s a beautiful park known as Parque da Cidade. The City Park is perfect for tourists and locals to enjoy. The Parque da Cidade is […]

No Solo Agua: Marbella in the Algarve?

No Solo Agua Vilamora marina, Portugal

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 down before you’ve even started to shell out for expensive drinks! If you want to experience an […]

Highlights of Braga

Highlights of Braga, Portugal

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 nightlife. Braga should definitely be among the cities you visit in Portugal. The old town of […]