Category Archives: North Portugal

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 […]

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 […]

Best things to do in Porto

Best things to do in Porto, Portugal

If you are looking for scenery, culinary, culture or anything else you can imagine, Porto is the place for you. Ranking as one of the biggest and most important cities in Portugal, the city of Porto offers tourist about anything they want, from museums and art galleries to cuisine. Lovers of museums are in for […]

What do to in Valença do Minho?

The north of Portugal is full of wonders, but very few cities have as many sights as Valença do Minho. Right at the border of Spain, Valença do Minho is a gorgeous city that offers a range of sights for all tastes. There you’ll be amazed at the history, visible in every single bulding, in […]

Nights out in Braga

Portugal, Braga Nightlife

The city of Braga is well known in Portugal for having a large number of young people. One of the reasons probably is the Universidade do Minho, which is one of the best universities in the country, and it recently ranked among the best in Europe. Naturally, the city equipped itself with a number of […]

A guide to Porto’s Museums

A guide to Porto's museums

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 […]

Aveiro, The Portuguese Venice

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 […]

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 […]

Portugal Summer Holidays 2015 deals

Portugal holiday deals for 2015

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 […]

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 […]