Sao Jorge Island is about 7km wide and 54km long. The island features a volcanic ridge that stretches across the island from the northwest to the southeast. Sao Jorge is a part of the ‘triangle islands’ along with Pico and Faial and is also part of the Central Group. Pico da Esperanca (Hope Peak) is […]
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 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 […]
Pico is Azores’ second largest island, it is 15km wide and 42km long. The volcano on Pico dominates its western half and is the highest point of Portugal at 2351m high. This mountain is a nature reserve. The island is located in the southernmost end of the Central Group of the Azores Archipelago and is […]
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 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 […]
I have to say I was amazed when I visited Lagos in terms of the food…its not somewhere I had considered as a foodie destination but I had some of the best food I’ve ever eaten…please don’t get me wrong I’m no food critic or connoisseur but I have enjoyed fine dining at lots of […]
This island is known as the ultimate destination for natural beauty consisting of flowers of exotic colours and lush green vegetation that is surrounded by the deep blue sea. It’s home to the world’s largest Laurisilva forest, which is no surprise as Madeira means island of wood. The islands boast the perfect springtime temperature all […]
The Madeira archipelago lies south of Portugal in the North Atlantic ocean, west from the Morocco coastline. This group of islands includes Madeira, Porto Santo, Desertas and the Savage islands. Madeira Porto Santo Desertas – is a small group of uninhabited rocky islands, 16 miles off the south east coast of Madeira. The islands are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]