In the metropolitan area of Lisbon you’ll find amazing villages to spend your time. There’s, for example, Cascais, Mafra, Oeiras and last but not least, Sintra. Ranking as the village with the most inhabitants in Portugal, Sintra is the perfect…
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The Algarve is known for its sparkling fresh fish, and for good reason. Simply grilled with olive oil and salt, it’s one of the key culinary attractions of the area. If you’re a fish lover and staying in the Tavira…
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If you are passionate about history especially about the Roman Empire, you must get in the queue, and visit the Roman Galleries of Rua da Prata (Galerias Romanas). The galleries were discovered in 1771 during the reconstruction of Lisbon when…
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It comes as a surprise to many that Seville (in Spain) is actually the closest big city to Portugal’s Algarve. It’s nearer than Lisbon, and from the East Algarve can be reached in under two hours. So, what’s the best…
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The Terceira is the second most inhabited island of the Azores. The island is 17km wide and is 30km long.. The highest point on the island is situated in the Serra de Santa Barbara. In around 1430 the area began…
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The East Algarve city of Tavira is home to plenty of small craft and tourist shops, but if you really want the flex your credit cards, the place to head to is the Gran Plaza shopping centre, just on the…
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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…
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Portugal might be a small country, but it doesn’t lack of places to visit and one of the most famous in the country is Coimbra, a beautiful city that holds a lot of history in its back. Coimbra is well…
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Portugal is a country with a strong history of desserts. If you’re ever in the region, you must go to a café or one of the many bakeries. You should definitely try as many as you can, but there is…
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Even after a long holiday, with a lot of sun and many beach days in July and August, we still missed having some short breaks from the noise, traffic and all the excitement that comes along with big cities. We…
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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…
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Praia da Rocha, Portimão’s beach resort, is one of the Algarve’s most well established holiday destinations. People have been visiting here since the 19th century, so it’s no surprise that there are plenty of places to stay. The Tivoli Marina…
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Casinos are rather popular in Portugal. There are three in the Algarve region alone. But if you really want to experience the ultimate Portuguese casino, the option to choose just has to be Estoril. Estoril is just outside Lisbon and…
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Considered the most beautiful and mystical Portuguese destination, Sintra certainly is an unforgettable place with its diverse nature and ancient history. Sintra is located only 30 km from Lisbon. It was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1995. This delightful place…
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If you’re ever in the East Algarve, don’t miss the opportunity to turn off the main N125 road in the direction of a small hamlet called Cacela Velha. You’ll find the turning between Tavira and Manta Rota, and you’ll know…
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When one thinks of Portuguese food, it’s usually in reference to cuisine that is honest and unfussy – using local ingredients simply and inexpensively. However, Portugal can do gourmet too, and not just in Lisbon and Porto. The Algarve has…
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There are over 150 restaurants in the beautiful walled Alentejo city of Evora. This vibrant place has a large student population, and good (and inexpensive) food is easy to come by. However, if you’re looking for a real dining experience,…
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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…
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