Vilamoura is said to be the largest purpose-built tourist complex in Europe, or at least it was when it was first created. The marina area provides an abundance of drinking and dining options, as well as plenty of opportunities for people and boat watching. However, if you have young children, they may tire of soaking […]
Lisbon residents are lucky people indeed. As well as living in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, they also have a range of beach resorts right on the doorstep. One of the best of these is the town of Cascais. Getting to Cascais is half the fun, and the train from Lisbon’s Cais […]
Every day hundreds of people visit the Fátima Sanctuary to feel the mystery involved with the Virgin’s apparitions. As we had already visited the sanctuary we decided to travel around and find out what else the area had to offer. We were really surprised when we discovered that surrounding Fátima there was a lot more […]
Located a little less than 300km from Lisbon, the Serra da Estrela is highly popular not only for tourists but Portuguese too; attracted at visiting a snowy region especially in winter. It is the highest mountain in the area and the second in the whole of Portugal. It was spring and the snow had disappeared. […]
The East Algarve resort of Cabanas de Tavira is far less well known than its established equivalents west of Faro, such as Albufeira and Lagos. It’s a far more low-key place, where your fellow travellers are as likely to have travelled from Lisbon or Spain as from Northern Europe. More people are getting to hear […]
If you want to make shopping part of your Algarve holiday, you have plenty of options. The Portuguese love their shopping centres, and visiting them often serves as a day out for the whole family. All of the centres mentioned below have cinemas in addition to a wide range of shops, and plenty of places […]
Portugal is famous and well known for many things, but it there are few more remarkable than the domination of the church and catholic faith, which saw its astonishing cathedrals and monasteries created, the rich Portuguese cuisine and the historical well preserved medieval villages. Our journey began in Lisbon with breakfast and then we took […]
Porto, the capital of the northern region of Portugal is full of wonders, from amazing beaches to incredible bars and night clubs, for this reason Porto became a hotspot for travellers around the world. But aside from the cuisine, parks and sights, the city has a huge number of museums to please lovers of the […]
Central Portugal truly is a magical place to visit. Whilst only a small country, it is steeped in history and comings and goings from many an ancient civilisation. From any central area, you are but a few hours away from any kind of unforgettable, unique experience. From the Apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The island of Faial is situated in the Central Group and is located only a distance of 6km from Pico. Faial is 14km wide and is 21km in length. The highest point of the island called the Cabeco Gordo, it is located in the Caldeira area. It is believed the island was named because of […]
If you wanted to follow the pilgrimage walks through the north or do some hiking through the natural parks in the north or the mountains now is a great time before it gets too hot in the height of summer. Make sure you shop around, the package deals are really not coming up to scratch […]
Lagos is something of a rarity in the Algarve, for not only does it boast some of the region’s finest beaches, but it is also an ancient town that is steeped in history. A fortress, centuries old, stands guard at the entrance to the river, which leads to the magnificent international Marina. From the river […]
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 […]
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 […]