Category Archives: Activities

A trip to Guimaraes, the birthplace of Portugal

Guimares Castle, North Portugal

The north of Portugal has a few of the best places to visit in the country. Cities like Porto and Braga go up against Lisbon and the warmer regions down South with ease. One of these northern cities is Guimaraes. Just a few miles away from Braga, the city of Guimarães is well known for […]

A day trip to the Alviela Water Spring

As lovers of rural Portugal, we often find ourselves looking for new adventures across the Portuguese landscapes. Searching near Lisbon seemed sensible, as we didn’t want to send hours in the car, and planned on finding a suitable place to camp instead of a hotel. The possibilities are endless, whichever way you drive, but one […]

A day tour to Roman Conímbriga

Roman ruins in Conímbriga

The Iberian Peninsula was an important region in the roman period and so far, archeological sites have been found as well as the numerous monuments and buildings in many Portuguese cities. As we love history and archeology we wanted to visit one of the most important, well preserved and richest archeologic sites in the country, Conímbriga. […]

Flores island in the Azores

Well of Alagoinha in Ribeira Grande, Flores island, Azores.

Flores is the most westerly point of land in Europe and is part of the Azores Archipelago’s Western Group. The island is only 16km in length and 12km wide, its highest point is Morro Alto, from which you can see the evidence of the islands volcanic origins which are now covered with greenery and the […]

Great Portugal Experiences

Pego do Inferno, Tavira

Heres a few we’ve listed a few to make a start; Taking a cruise along the Douro waves towards the fantastic landscapes of the wine country — only to dock at the majestic ports of Porto. The mesmerizing and tranquil walks through time in the medieval villages of Marvão, Monsaraz, and Obidos. Being on the receiving end […]

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 […]

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 […]

Taking a Trip to Spain from the Algarve

The ferry between Ayamonte and Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Portugal

This isn’t, however, the fun way to do it. Far more enjoyable is to make the journey by boat, from the border town of Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Ferries run across the Guadiana river every 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the time of year, and the fare is no more than a couple […]

Killing Time near Faro Airport

View of a beautiful marina with boats in Faro, Portugal.

Here are a few ideas to help you pass the time, and take your mind off the fact you are probably on your way back to reality, and cooler climes: Praia de Faro With most visitors to the Algarve heading straight to one of the resort towns, Faro’s own beach, Praia de Faro, is relatively […]

Three Tips for Exploring the Algarve’s West Coast

Algarve’s West Coast

  Here are three “insider tips” for exploring the west coast of the Algarve. Don’t try to fit too much in You cannot “do the west coast” in a day, so if you only have limited time it’s best to choose just one or two beaches to fully explore. While beaches may look close together […]

Three Great “Non Portuguese” Restaurants in Praia da Rocha

Praia da Rocha

However, if you’re there for a long break, you’ll probably fancy a change from Portuguese food at least once. Thankfully, other international cuisine is easy to come by too. In this article, we present three dependable restaurants where you can enjoy the flavours of other parts of the world. Nova China There are several Chinese […]

A trip to São Miguel Island, The Azores

Caldeira Velha - São Miguel - Açores, Portugal

It´s only our first few days in São Miguel Island. We’ve seen a lot, but there is so much more to take in with every direction indicating somewhere unique to visit on the island. We have been to Lagoa de Fogo volcano (Fire lake), had a bath in one of the thermal hot springs at Furnas […]

A Great Day Trip out of Lisbon

Portugal Rugged Coastline

Portugal is an ancient European country with many historical monuments, building, towns and villages. Set in beautiful countryside, from lush green landscapes to rugged mountainous regions. So when deciding your holiday destination for Portugal – ‘think inland’ for a change, there are lots of great excursions and day trips to join. One great day trip […]

Beach Days in Portugal

Graciosa beach - The Azores

From the rugged coastline down the west side of Portugal where surfers love to head, to the more serene Algarve beaches – there really is something for everyone. Having travelled much of Portugal, I could never decide on ‘the one’ because each has its own merit. Portugal is a country steeped in ancient history and […]

Quinta do Lago North – Golfers Paradise!

gold course - portugal

The course features a stunning 3-acre lake at the 12th around undulating greens with the best collection of par fives. The whole course is a visual treat surrounded by scenery framing pines. New tees have been added to each hole to accommodate players of all levels and state of the art technology is in use […]

Visit the Azores, Portugal

Ausblick in the Azores, Portugal

How can it be possible, so many activities, different places in such small place? It’s called Azores. An archipelago with nine Volcano Islands and hundreds of places to make wonder on nature and its many mysteries. The post title says it all really – you simply must visit the Azores! Our journey begins in the […]